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EK03 TUU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,469 mi
Last recorded107,469 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 TUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,082 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,260 miles

Nearside Front Head light pattern min mot pass

Offside Front Head light pattern min mot pass

wipers poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2016 103,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop poor condition

front nearside screen wash not working but offside provides enough for both sides

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,564 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 98,564 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,186 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 47,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,208 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 41,407 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 41,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,211 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,963 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,120 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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EK03 TUU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK03 TUU, 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 EK03 TUU registered?

EK03 TUU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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