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OV03 XFS

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,878 mi
Last recorded181,878 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 181,878 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 181,878 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 171,042 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

washer switch tricky to use

Pass 16 Jul 2012 160,186 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 160,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2011 154,142 miles

both rear tyre treads are flat spotting

Fail 22 Jul 2010 130,796 miles

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

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

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

head lamp aim deflectors fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 130,796 miles

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

head lamp aim deflectors fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 107,723 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,600 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,709 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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OV03 XFS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV03 XFS, 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 OV03 XFS registered?

OV03 XFS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is OV03 XFS safe to buy?

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