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CX03 ODL

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,568 mi
Last recorded53,568 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ODL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear suspension pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2017 47,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear suspension pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,955 miles

Centre Rear seat belt not checked, child seat installed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 40,953 miles

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

Centre Rear seat belt not checked, child seat installed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,480 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,824 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,047 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 27,046 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,428 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,218 miles

Advise all four tyres have sidewall cracking - advise replacing.

Advise slight LDS misting on offside rear suspension leg.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,391 miles

MONITOR ALL FOUR TYRES(SIDE WALLS CRACKED)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,215 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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CX03 ODL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CX03 ODL, 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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CX03 ODL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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