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CX03 JXG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,063 mi
Last recorded118,063 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 JXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 118,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & both rear , no back plate n/s/r ,brake type noise o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion inc around top suspension points difficult to fully check plastic covers

Dampness suspension units

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear High level brake light in-op

TYRES ALL POOR CRACKING front tyres 16 & 17 years old suggest replace

Fail 21 Aug 2019 110,602 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & both rear , no back plate n/s/r ,brake type noise o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion inc around top suspension points difficult to fully check plastic covers

Dampness suspension units

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade torn ,rear brake light in-op

TYRES ALL POOR CRACKING front tyres 16 & 17 years old suggest replace

Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL N/S/R POOR & NO BACKPLATE COVER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion inc top inner wings (plastic covers sills & floor)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suggest replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front tyres 15 & 16 years old

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear High level brake light in-op

SIGNS of dampness n/s/f & o/s/r suspension units

Fail 20 Aug 2018 102,353 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL N/S/R POOR & NO BACKPLATE COVER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion inc top inner wings (plastic covers sills & floor)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suggest replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front tyres 15 & 16 years old

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear High level brake light in-op

SIGNS of dampness n/s/f & o/s/r suspension units

Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin staring to get down (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake cover missing

Offside Rear noise & suspension unit slight dampness & body & inner wing plastic trims loose

SUSPENSION PIPE CORROSION INC REAR PIPE TO CENTRAL UNIT

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISC'S CORRODED (3.5.1i)

sill & under floor plastic covers

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,004 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,822 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 81,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,807 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 78,408 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre has cracks to tread

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2012 75,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,339 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar links

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,350 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 51,296 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 47,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CX03 JXG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 CX03 JXG, 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 CX03 JXG registered?

CX03 JXG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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