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MK03 DXL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,262 mi
Last recorded131,262 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 DXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 131,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 125,030 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 125,030 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 175,807 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 175,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 151,392 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 151,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 132,147 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 132,147 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,853 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 80,601 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 48,859 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 48,859 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 DXL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MK03 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

MK03 DXL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is MK03 DXL safe to buy?

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