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CX03 OEM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,134 mi
Last recorded141,134 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 OEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 141,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 122,798 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 122,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,316 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 91,667 miles

front brake out of balance just passed

Fail 5 Feb 2010 91,667 miles

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

front brake out of balance just passed

Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,485 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 56,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front handbrake cable outer casings split but not affecting brake performance

Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front handbrake cable outer casings split but not affecting brake performance

Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,040 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,831 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 OEM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OEM, 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 OEM registered?

CX03 OEM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CX03 OEM safe to buy?

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