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S6 OSX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,341 mi
Last recorded154,341 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 OSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 154,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front oil leak

Offside Rear oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 146,277 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 146,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking near steering rack (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking subframe area (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 138,994 miles

rear seat belts not tested as child seats fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 138,889 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking near subframe area (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking next to steering rack (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking under radiator area (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seat belts not tested as child seats fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 128,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 128,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 120,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 109,577 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,589 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,637 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,386 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,426 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,586 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,461 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 53,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,411 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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S6 OSX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S6 OSX, 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 S6 OSX registered?

S6 OSX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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