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CV03 EEA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,384 mi
Last recorded165,384 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 EEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2013 165,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 153,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front suspension strut units slightly damp

Fail 15 Jun 2012 153,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front suspension strut units slightly damp

advise nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 27 Jun 2011 140,660 miles

advise offside front suspension leg damp

advise rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 127,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 114,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 98,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 79,016 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 78,840 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 59,295 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear foot brake efficiency low in comparison to o/s rear. and imbalanced. but within mot requirements.

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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CV03 EEA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV03 EEA, 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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CV03 EEA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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