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AY03 ZFX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,927 mi
Last recorded162,927 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 162,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 156,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 152,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 148,686 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 148,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 141,873 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 135,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 135,009 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 127,957 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 2 May 2014 127,957 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 121,071 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 121,071 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 110,966 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,577 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,281 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,200 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

brake fluid looks to be mixed

front discs lipped and slightly rusty

rear discs lipped and rusty

rear number plate backing starting to come away from plate

rear brake calipers twisted on to discs and pads wearing un-even

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,766 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 74,756 miles

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

Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,139 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 66,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,467 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 ZFX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY03 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

AY03 ZFX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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