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AK03 TZL

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,402 mi
Last recorded128,402 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 128,402 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 128,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,392 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,683 miles

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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AK03 TZL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK03 TZL, 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 AK03 TZL registered?

AK03 TZL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AK03 TZL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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