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DE03 XKN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,861 mi
Last recorded115,861 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 115,861 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

indicator stork worn

oil leak

rear brake pads low

travel in handbrake

windscreen washers weak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,969 miles

offside front doorhandle faulty

oil leak

both front headlights

exhaust corroded in places

front shocks damp

front tyres close

Fail 5 Sep 2017 111,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front headlights

exhaust corroded in places

front shocks damp

front tyres close

offside front doorhandle faulty

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlights deteriorating

corrosion on exhaust

drivers inner door handle damged

front brake pads very low

front handbrake cables worn

leak on both front shock absorbers

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,474 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front headlights deteriorated

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front door handle faulty

seats folded in rear

Pass 19 Aug 2014 103,292 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded in places

front brake pads low

front headlights deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,440 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 100,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 100,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,848 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 99,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 May 2012 99,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

MIL lamp illuminated

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 85,047 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 67,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust body heat shield insecure at rear

initial movement to both front anti roll bar drop links off load

o/s/r tyre split on corner of tread - not to cords but recommend replacement (marked with chalk) - tread low on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,980 miles

exhaust body heat shield insecure at rear

initial movement to both front anti roll bar drop links off load

o/s/r tyre split on corner of tread - not to cords but recommend replacement (marked with chalk) - tread low on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully inspect all of front to rear brake pipes and fuel lines due to plastic under tray's being fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,275 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 32,149 miles

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

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 XKN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE03 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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