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RE03 EYA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

185,878 mi
Last recorded185,878 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 EYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 185,878 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Dampness around nearside rear suspension

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight wear both front tyres

Pass 17 Feb 2018 183,383 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 180,634 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 177,566 miles

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

oil leak

slight play offside inner steering arm

Pass 25 Feb 2015 174,829 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

slight play offside inner steering arm

Pass 11 Feb 2014 170,160 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2013 164,436 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 24 Feb 2012 159,586 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 159,586 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 150,997 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2010 143,813 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 137,601 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 130,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 119,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 90,965 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

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 EYA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RE03 EYA, 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 EYA registered?

RE03 EYA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is RE03 EYA safe to buy?

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