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RF03 XCN

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,150 mi
Last recorded139,150 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 139,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre has been run on under inflated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 139,150 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre has been run on under inflated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

minor damage to bodywork, no sharp edges present at time of test

o/s rear tyre is worn and on the legal limit

slight imbalance to rear service brake

Fail 12 Mar 2014 115,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

minor damage to bodywork, no sharp edges present at time of test

o/s rear tyre is worn and on the legal limit

slight imbalance to rear service brake

Pass 11 Mar 2013 107,180 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 107,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 98,072 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 97,060 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,974 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 52,698 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,730 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 XCN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RF03 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

RF03 XCN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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