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CE03 XFF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

235,817 mi
Last recorded235,817 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 235,817 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 235,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 331,737 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 226,130 miles

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

both outer handbrake cable casings cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2014 225,991 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer handbrake cable casings cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2014 225,978 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 220,093 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 220,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 211,108 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 200,123 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 190,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 163,028 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 134,028 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 134,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 106,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 78,789 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 78,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XFF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XFF, 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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CE03 XFF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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