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AD03 UFL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,284 mi
Last recorded126,284 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 113,450 miles

Juntion box for Fluid suspention and brake system has slight misting of oil

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside front suspention strut has a slight misting of oil

Fail 28 Jun 2012 113,450 miles

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

Juntion box for Fluid suspention and brake system has slight misting of oil

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside front suspention strut has a slight misting of oil

Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,704 miles

Slight misting of oil to the Offside front suspention strut

Fail 23 Jun 2011 94,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight misting of oil to Offside front suspention strut

Fail 23 Jun 2011 94,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight misting of oil to Offside front suspention strut

Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 75,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,950 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,946 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,652 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 36,647 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,612 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,779 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

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 UFL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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