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CF03 OSJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,148 mi
Last recorded68,148 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 OSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,639 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,738 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 55,738 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,187 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,091 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jul 2011 44,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode on inside face

offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inside face

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode on inside face

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,598 miles

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

nearside front brake disc starting rust on inside

offside front brake disc starting to rust on inside

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,422 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,255 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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CF03 OSJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc 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 CF03 OSJ, 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 CF03 OSJ registered?

CF03 OSJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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