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MK03 XRL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,554 mi
Last recorded101,554 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,272 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,269 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,057 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,942 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 51,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,577 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn approx

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,691 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,625 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,140 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,356 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 XRL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

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

Is MK03 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 XRL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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