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MA03 UXE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,307 mi
Last recorded91,307 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 UXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,307 miles

Rear Tyres 3mm tread left. 215/55r16

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 91,307 miles

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

Rear Tyres 3mm tread left. 215/55r16

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,284 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever has slight freeplay

slight play in the o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,816 miles

Front suspension units light misting of oil.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,772 miles

Front suspension units light misting of oil.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 80,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension units light misting of oil.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 71,592 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 71,579 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 66,049 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2012 66,049 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2011 60,170 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 55,050 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 55,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,491 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,745 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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MA03 UXE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MA03 UXE, 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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MA03 UXE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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