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EP03 NXE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,942 mi
Last recorded160,942 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 NXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 160,942 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 160,942 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 147,915 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 28 Sep 2013 147,787 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 11 Oct 2012 133,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 133,773 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 121,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 121,465 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 109,902 miles

nearside rear door has been opened but still doesnt function as it should

Fail 8 Oct 2010 109,902 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,134 miles

nearside rear door won't open

Pass 21 Aug 2008 86,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 76,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,848 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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EP03 NXE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EP03 NXE, 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 EP03 NXE registered?

EP03 NXE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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The MOT history for EP03 NXE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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