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AC03 GXX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,051 mi
Last recorded179,051 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 179,051 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 174,281 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 171,873 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 165,681 miles

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

Nearside Front mudflap insecure

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

Nearside wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 165,658 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front mudflap insecure

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

Nearside wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 152,490 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 145,222 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 137,104 miles

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Oct 2012 137,101 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,464 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,741 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear rear brake discs and pads

Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,614 miles

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

no emission report to low to register

Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,678 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,361 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 43,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,532 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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AC03 GXX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AC03 GXX, 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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AC03 GXX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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