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MK03 XSA

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

116,444 mi
Last recorded116,444 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 116,444 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,914 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 111,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 102,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,956 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 96,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 90,426 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 90,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,180 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 78,161 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,498 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 72,498 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,233 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 67,233 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,481 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,773 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,015 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,685 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,804 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 20 Feb 2009 29,187 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 29,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,128 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 XSA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XSA, 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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MK03 XSA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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