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AD03 UEP

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,190 mi
Last recorded141,190 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,190 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 140,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 130,280 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 130,064 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 115,267 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 115,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 110,109 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 95,639 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 89,761 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING AND WEARING LOW.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

SMOKE TEST NOT DETECTED.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,761 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING AND WEARING LOW.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SMOKE TEST NOT DETECTED.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,029 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,223 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,974 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 47,673 miles

No smoke detected at exhaust

Pass 15 May 2008 40,596 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r brake disc corroded

p.a.s pipes damp

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 23 May 2007 33,951 miles

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)

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 23 May 2006 26,082 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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AD03 UEP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AD03 UEP, 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 UEP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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