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CX03 XLU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,104 mi
Last recorded140,104 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 XLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 140,104 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 131,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 119,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,837 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,941 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 78,941 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,351 miles

NSF Parking brake cable outer casing is damaged.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,672 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 XLU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

CX03 XLU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CX03 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 XLU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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