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CE03 VYP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,548 mi
Last recorded113,548 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front head lights misted but still giving a pattern

Fail 3 Mar 2015 113,548 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front head lights misted but still giving a pattern

Pass 6 Mar 2014 112,881 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,904 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 110,904 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 106,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,843 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,125 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,657 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,747 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 57,334 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,391 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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CE03 VYP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE03 VYP, 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 CE03 VYP registered?

CE03 VYP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is CE03 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 VYP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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