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MK03 DXE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

209,948 mi
Last recorded209,948 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 DXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 209,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 209,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 205,046 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SECOND HAND SPEEDO FITTED MAY 2019 201811 MILES WHEN FITTED

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,260 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 92,246 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,259 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,515 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,917 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,016 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,955 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,442 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,085 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,945 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,183 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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MK03 DXE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MK03 DXE, 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 MK03 DXE registered?

MK03 DXE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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