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CK03 VVW

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,164 mi
Last recorded224,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 224,164 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 210,648 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect

oil leak on engine oil low

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 15 Jul 2013 210,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect

oil leak on engine oil low

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 17 Jan 2013 197,210 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber split

front shocks misting

Fail 15 Jan 2013 197,169 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber split

front shocks misting

wires under bonnet insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 182,491 miles

Advise air bag fault displayed

Pass 16 Jan 2012 164,690 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 142,674 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion around o/s/f shocker mount

slight bind on o/s/f brakes

Fail 12 Jul 2011 142,667 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion around o/s/f shocker mount

slight bind on o/s/f brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2010 111,713 miles

plastic trim fitted to sills and underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect

slight oil leaks on engine

Fail 19 Jul 2010 111,679 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic trim fitted to sills and underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect

slight bind on offside front brakes

slight oil leaks on engine

Pass 13 May 2010 109,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 100,223 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 86,625 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 86,619 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 65,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 49,254 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 49,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CK03 VVW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CK03 VVW, 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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CK03 VVW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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