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EX03 OTB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,666 mi
Last recorded134,666 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 134,666 miles

Offside Front shock damp

Offside Front slight fluid leak from suspension pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on mot limit (8.3.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,269 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,269 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

check engine light on

Pass 28 Oct 2013 118,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,426 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside handbrake outer cable deteriorated

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2011 99,048 miles

handbrake outer cables slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,229 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,661 miles

n/s/f suspension is wet with oil

o/s/f suspension is wet with oil

o/s/r suspension is wet with oil

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,682 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 74,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 65,758 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

undertray cross support bent

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,758 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

undertray cross support bent

Pass 2 Nov 2006 54,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 44,719 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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EX03 OTB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX03 OTB, 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 EX03 OTB registered?

EX03 OTB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 OTB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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