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RE03 AXV

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,485 mi
Last recorded154,485 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 154,485 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Apr 2018 137,824 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 137,824 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking under bonnet[fuel rail ]? (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 123,294 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 123,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 116,240 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 116,240 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 109,907 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,231 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 93,703 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 93,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,589 miles

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

Slight bind to O/S/F wheel

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,664 miles

Rear wiper blade broken

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,811 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,764 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 50,764 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge,

power steering pipe damp but no visual leak found

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,063 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 37,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engina cover loose

Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,363 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 AXV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White 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 RE03 AXV, 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 AXV registered?

RE03 AXV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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