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AO03 MVU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,167 mi
Last recorded46,167 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,167 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2015 45,305 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 44,180 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,482 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,773 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,602 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,345 miles

both front discs

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,322 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear off car has had accident damage cannot check all welding c overd over

Fail 29 Nov 2008 32,682 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear off car has had accident damage cannot check all welding c overd over

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,191 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 31,191 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,182 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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AO03 MVU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AO03 MVU, 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 AO03 MVU registered?

AO03 MVU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 MVU safe to buy?

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