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FA03 VNU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,074 mi
Last recorded81,074 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 81,074 miles

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

vehicle presented in wet condition

Fail 4 Nov 2023 81,074 miles

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

vehicle presented in wet condition

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 69,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 69,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 65,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 52,439 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 52,438 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,743 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 48,743 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,261 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,752 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2014 41,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,798 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,776 miles

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

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

front registration plate deteriorating around the digits but still legible

Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,199 miles

all tyres close to legeal limit

front brake discs worn

nail in o/ss rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,188 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,602 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,620 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,101 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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FA03 VNU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA03 VNU, 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 FA03 VNU registered?

FA03 VNU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is FA03 VNU safe to buy?

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