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RF03 CXT

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,230 mi
Last recorded149,230 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 CXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 149,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 149,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 144,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 134,246 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

possible slight seepage on nearside rear sphere

Fail 1 May 2015 134,246 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

possible slight seepage on nearside rear sphere

Pass 7 May 2014 121,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake disc faces corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 121,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake disc faces corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 110,252 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 110,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 94,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipe (front of engine) covered in oily residue

wiper blades slightly smear the windscreen

Fail 31 May 2012 94,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipe (front of engine) covered in oily residue

wiper blades slightly smear the windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,201 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,827 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,359 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 66,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,984 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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RF03 CXT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RF03 CXT, 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 RF03 CXT registered?

RF03 CXT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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