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RE03 HXX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,684 mi
Last recorded115,684 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 HXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2015 115,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 107,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 98,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 94,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 94,462 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,400 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 67,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 HXX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE03 HXX registered?

RE03 HXX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is RE03 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 HXX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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