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CX03 OER

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,186 mi
Last recorded168,186 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 168,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 162,998 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2014 118,146 miles

nearside and offside headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 19 Sep 2013 113,512 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 113,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake calipers are very close to wheels

Fail 16 Sep 2011 103,895 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 103,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 97,570 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 97,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,013 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 75,007 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,007 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2007 60,528 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 45,637 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 OER is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OER, 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 OER registered?

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

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