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CK03 OML

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,464 mi
Last recorded115,464 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 OML
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 115,464 miles

brake discs pitted

general corrosion

o/s head light faided

oil leaks

play in bottom ball joints and antiroll bar links

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,474 miles

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

front top mounts splitting

some wear in suspension

Fail 22 Jan 2015 108,474 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

front top mounts splitting

some wear in suspension

Pass 8 Jan 2014 101,186 miles

air pipe adrift

exhaust cover adrift

no. plate light adrift

slight wear in rear suspension arm bushers

slight wear in steering/suspension

Fail 7 Jan 2014 101,186 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

air pipe adrift

exhaust cover adrift

front brake pads low

no. plate light adrift

rear brakes pitted

slight wear in rear suspension arm bushers

slight wear in steering/suspension

Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,823 miles

rear brake discs rusty front brake pads worn

Fail 24 Jan 2013 90,823 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs rusty front brake pads worn

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,351 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,182 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,638 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 64,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,758 miles

both rear tyres just 1.6mm

Pass 17 Nov 2007 56,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,522 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 49,552 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

outer l.e.d not working on high level brake light

rear tyre life limited 2.5mm

Pass 17 May 2006 45,103 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers covering sills, obstructing visual check.

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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CK03 OML is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CK03 OML, 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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CK03 OML is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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