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CP03 VLH

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,725 mi
Last recorded94,725 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 VLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2015 94,723 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,571 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 64,251 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 64,251 miles

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

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

O/S/R Tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,369 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,343 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,943 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,878 miles

advise nearside front seat belt requires slight assistance to retract

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,166 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 28,166 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,494 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,837 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 16,827 miles

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

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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CP03 VLH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP03 VLH, 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 CP03 VLH registered?

CP03 VLH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is CP03 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 VLH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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