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MW03 XRA

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,116 mi
Last recorded86,116 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 XRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,116 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 86,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,845 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 83,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,360 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 74,360 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 61,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,292 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 44,058 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 44,017 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 38,049 miles

inner disc pads ?

Fail 15 May 2009 38,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner disc pads ?

Pass 15 May 2008 32,234 miles

oil/fluid around n/s/r susp sphere front pads thin?

Pass 22 May 2007 26,545 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 16,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 20,955 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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MW03 XRA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MW03 XRA, 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 MW03 XRA registered?

MW03 XRA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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