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CE03 TLN

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

303,472 mi
Last recorded303,472 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 TLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 303,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 300,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2015 300,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2014 296,560 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 291,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 286,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 278,369 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,755 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,325 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 73,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 66,787 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,460 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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CE03 TLN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE03 TLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 TLN registered?

CE03 TLN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is CE03 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 TLN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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