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DE03 MVX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,950 mi
Last recorded112,950 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 112,950 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 112,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,010 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2015 99,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 85,785 miles

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

n/s rear suspension accumilator boot damp

o/s and n/s rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2013 85,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear suspension accumilator boot damp

o/s and n/s rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,873 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 80,005 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 77,068 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 77,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2009 73,206 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 67,715 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 62,267 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,929 miles

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

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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DE03 MVX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE03 MVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE03 MVX registered?

DE03 MVX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is DE03 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 MVX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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