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CX03 XXH

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 123,060 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 116,535 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 116,277 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,845 miles

All brake discs corroded from vehicle standing

Fail 25 Jul 2017 109,045 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking BOTH REAR (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,106 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 107,106 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 87,132 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 78,423 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 78,423 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 68,502 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,958 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,395 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 44,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 38,329 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

The rear offside tyre is down to the tread wear indicators.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,486 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 30,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2006 23,031 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 XXH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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