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RX03 XNW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,802 mi
Last recorded136,802 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 XNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 136,802 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 136,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 126,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise service light on

Fail 11 Jul 2016 126,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise service light on

Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,540 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 17 Jun 2013 106,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,136 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,867 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 82,867 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,598 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 47,334 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,395 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,293 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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RX03 XNW 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 80%.

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 RX03 XNW, 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 RX03 XNW registered?

RX03 XNW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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