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DE03 JXU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,944 mi
Last recorded89,944 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 JXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,944 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear and n/s front suspension units have misting of oil

Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,797 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 85,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,537 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,357 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 70,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,002 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,447 miles

High level brake light not working. Rear wiper blade not working

Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,927 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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DE03 JXU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JXU, 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 DE03 JXU registered?

DE03 JXU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DE03 JXU safe to buy?

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