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2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,415 mi
Last recorded135,415 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 135,415 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

catalytic converter rattles

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 127,514 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 121,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 121,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,917 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 104,170 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 104,170 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,997 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,135 miles

slight oil leak from rear suspension.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,999 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,119 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 56,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear suspension / brake leaking fluid

Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,573 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 VPN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPN, 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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FA03 VPN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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