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ET03 VLN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,263 mi
Last recorded119,263 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 119,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,062 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 115,062 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 110,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,514 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,098 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,650 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 95,243 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,571 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 89,571 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 83,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 67,217 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,558 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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ET03 VLN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ET03 VLN, 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 ET03 VLN registered?

ET03 VLN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is ET03 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 VLN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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