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DE52 XLK

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,032 mi
Last recorded106,032 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 XLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 106,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 7 Dec 2022 106,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking near accumulator (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,468 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp cloudy, beam pattern still visible

Fail 8 Dec 2021 102,468 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp cloudy, beam pattern still visible

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v. boot clip loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sphear unit damp

Pass 11 Dec 2019 95,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside headlamp cloud, beam pattern still visible

Fail 4 Dec 2019 95,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside headlamp cloud, beam pattern still visible

Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly insecure

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 91,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,979 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear light misting of fluid on both rear accumulator

Fail 14 Dec 2017 86,975 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear light misting of fluid on both rear accumulator

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,057 miles

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

both rear abs wire brackets insecure

nearside front suspension leg slight leaking

nearside outer cv boot slight insecure

signs of fluid on both rear suspension units

Fail 5 Dec 2016 83,057 miles

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

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

both rear abs wire brackets insecure

nearside front suspension leg slight leaking

nearside outer cv boot slight insecure

signs of fluid on both rear suspension units

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear both suspension spheres slight misting of fluid

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2015 78,854 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer clip loose (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure and smearing screen (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear both suspension spheres slight misting of fluid

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seatbelts slow to retract

both front suspension legs slight sign of leak

offside rear suspension sphere slight sign of leak

offside wiper slight split

Fail 15 Dec 2014 74,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seatbelts slow to retract

both front suspension legs slight sign of leak

offside rear suspension sphere slight sign of leak

offside wiper slight split

Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,576 miles

rear brake pads wearing uneven

rear tyres wearing edges

slight runout on offside rear brake

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,497 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 63,497 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,778 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 57,778 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,539 miles

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

Front suspension strengthener bar damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 49,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front suspension strengthener bar damaged

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,715 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,264 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,018 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 22,018 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,982 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 16,645 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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DE52 XLK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE52 XLK, 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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DE52 XLK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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