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CE03 USN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

267,285 mi
Last recorded267,285 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 USN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 267,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

os of fuel tank damp

Pass 25 Mar 2014 258,337 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 258,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 251,029 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 250,932 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 238,785 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 224,924 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 224,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2010 201,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 175,003 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 175,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 149,669 miles

unable to fully inspect vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2007 120,536 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 120,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot to full unable to inspect fully

slight play in o/s/f top shock mount

unable to inspect engine bay due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Mar 2006 92,795 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 USN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USN, 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.

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What year was CE03 USN registered?

CE03 USN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CE03 USN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 USN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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