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MK03 MXG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,498 mi
Last recorded91,498 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 91,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 91,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 67,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,467 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 62,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 59,836 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 59,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,100 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,147 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,232 miles

Both handbrake cables starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,035 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,900 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,775 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,516 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,155 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,738 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,666 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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MK03 MXG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

MK03 MXG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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