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EK03 TPV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,733 mi
Last recorded73,733 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 TPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 73,733 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 73,733 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 71,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,265 miles

Nearside Front parking brake cable worn

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 69,265 miles

Nearside Front parking brake cable worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 67,629 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 67,607 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Apr 2014 63,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,652 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads maybe worn

rear brakes noisey

Pass 31 Mar 2012 57,879 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,907 miles

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

Off side rear sphear misting with oil

Power steering pipe misting with oil

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,240 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,049 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front hand brake cable chaffed, appears to be tyre on full lock of steering but not seen to contact on lock to lock check and no damage to tyre fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2007 26,676 miles

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

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

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

front pads half worn

Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,306 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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EK03 TPV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK03 TPV, 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 EK03 TPV registered?

EK03 TPV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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