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DE03 EKU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,985 mi
Last recorded150,985 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 150,985 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 150,984 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 150,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both inners sills corrosion

corrosion above both front struts

tank strap strap corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 145,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH LINER INSECURE

Fail 17 Nov 2020 145,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation catching front wheel (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH LINER INSECURE

Pass 18 Nov 2019 141,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 127,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,821 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,813 miles

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

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,717 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 113,709 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 110,058 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,373 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,684 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 88,769 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 83,129 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 83,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 76,882 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front hand brake cable outer sleve split

Pass 27 Mar 2006 52,287 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

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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DE03 EKU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DE03 EKU, 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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DE03 EKU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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