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RX03 XTA

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

118,966 mi
Last recorded118,966 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 XTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 118,966 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 118,966 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,763 miles

Engine Oil dip stick broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 112,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (repairable) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil dip stick broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 108,228 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn low

engine cover insecure

o/s front seatbelt retracting back slow

Fail 21 Feb 2020 108,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn low

engine cover insecure

o/s front seatbelt retracting back slow

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,789 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres worn on outer edges 205/65/15

engine cover insecure

o/s front outer cv boot loose and leaking grease

o/s front seatbelt retracting back slow

Fail 8 Feb 2019 99,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres worn on outer edges 205/65/15

engine cover insecure

o/s front outer cv boot loose and leaking grease

o/s front seatbelt retracting back slow

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 90,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 205/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,571 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,696 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s front wing damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2016 71,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

chip in windscreen

n/s front wing damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2015 67,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,516 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,849 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,884 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 59,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,481 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,930 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 56,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,451 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,726 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 46,726 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,692 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 39,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,244 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 XTA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RX03 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

RX03 XTA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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