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CV03 NCN

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,182 mi
Last recorded113,182 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 NCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,182 miles

tow bar in a rusty condition

Fail 24 Mar 2016 113,128 miles

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

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

tow bar in a rusty condition

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,867 miles

tow bar and brackets in a rusty condition

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,350 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,123 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,301 miles

removable towball not fitted at time of test.

slight imbalance on rear brake application.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,213 miles

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre worn on 2.5mm.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,458 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,789 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,699 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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CV03 NCN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CV03 NCN, 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 CV03 NCN registered?

CV03 NCN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is CV03 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV03 NCN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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