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EK03 TYW

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,310 mi
Last recorded148,310 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 148,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 148,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 146,609 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 142,747 miles

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn slightly unevenly

Pass 24 Feb 2015 142,747 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn slightly unevenly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 13,899 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 138,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

service light on

Pass 14 Feb 2013 129,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 123,899 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 114,005 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 103,062 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 95,162 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Feb 2008 89,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 81,510 miles

Crack in Windscreen not in zone A or B

Pass 15 Mar 2006 64,795 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 TYW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EK03 TYW, 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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EK03 TYW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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