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RE03 AXT

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,354 mi
Last recorded131,354 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 AXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 131,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front body damage

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

rear wiper missing

Fail 18 Mar 2016 131,349 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front body damage

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 126,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 126,456 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 120,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 120,586 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper missing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,761 miles

both front wipers are split but clearing windscreen at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2013 113,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers are split but clearing windscreen at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2012 107,703 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage too offside rear light unit lens

Pass 20 Mar 2012 107,703 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

damage too offside rear light unit lens

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,602 miles

front brake disc's worn

offside rear break disc slightly pitted

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,977 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 93,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,742 miles

ADVISE Front brake pads wearing low

ADVISE N/S rear light lense broken

Pass 1 Apr 2008 78,473 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 78,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,406 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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RE03 AXT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RE03 AXT, 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 RE03 AXT registered?

RE03 AXT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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