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AD03 UEL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,602 mi
Last recorded126,602 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 126,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,387 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 118,387 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 109,110 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 109,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 97,504 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 92,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 85,517 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 10 May 2016 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,512 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 64,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,711 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 59,710 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,789 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,318 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)

slight play nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,820 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 38,820 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,637 miles

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,823 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 23,823 miles

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

all tyres cracking

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AD03 UEL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD03 UEL, 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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AD03 UEL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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