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ML03 TXU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,591 mi
Last recorded121,591 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 TXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 121,591 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front handbrake cable outer case damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2016 121,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link upper/lower covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete broken (6.3.1c)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front handbrake cable outer case damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,131 miles

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

Nearside Front handbrake cable outer cover deteriorated

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 107,738 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,518 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 101,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,058 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 93,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,118 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 86,118 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 78,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,993 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,872 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 69,872 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,041 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 42,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,824 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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ML03 TXU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML03 TXU, 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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ML03 TXU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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