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DE03 OEB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,646 mi
Last recorded153,646 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 153,646 miles

Offside Front brake pad anti squeel plate not in correctly

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 153,646 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front brake pad anti squeel plate not in correctly

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 137,061 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 117,556 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 384,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hand brake cable slight damege

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 96,000 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission suspension pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hand brake cable slight damege

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,154 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,869 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 64,839 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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 Jul 2015 57,730 miles

offside rear suspension unit weeping

offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 21 May 2014 52,705 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm,215 55 r16

Fail 20 May 2014 52,705 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm,215 55 r16

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,249 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,060 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,610 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,047 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,975 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 OEB 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 80%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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