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AD52 ZXO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,862 mi
Last recorded131,862 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ZXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 131,862 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 131,862 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 127,084 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake has silghtly grabbing

Fail 19 Sep 2013 127,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake has silghtly grabbing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 120,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 110,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 108,429 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 106,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,750 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 101,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 92,107 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 82,198 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2007 82,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,618 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 39,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

o/s/f roadwheel slightly distorted

Pass 13 Feb 2006 39,168 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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AD52 ZXO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD52 ZXO, 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 AD52 ZXO registered?

AD52 ZXO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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