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DU03 OXA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,401 mi
Last recorded148,401 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 OXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 148,401 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 148,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2008 143,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 130,466 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 116,437 miles

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

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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DU03 OXA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 DU03 OXA, 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 DU03 OXA registered?

DU03 OXA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is DU03 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 OXA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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