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AY03 SPZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,223 mi
Last recorded141,223 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 141,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,061 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 132,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 120,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/side rear tyre wearing on out side edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 120,384 miles

n/side rear tyre wearing on out side edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 118,779 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 118,572 miles

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

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

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

O/s/r caliper close to fouling on disc

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight dampness around n/s/f suspension leg

Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,913 miles

one element of high level stop lamp inoperative

slight dampness around n/s/f suspension leg

uneven tread wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,463 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,577 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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AY03 SPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY03 SPZ, 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 AY03 SPZ registered?

AY03 SPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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