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FE03 VNV

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,589 mi
Last recorded179,589 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 179,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and offside jacking points corroded unable to fully inspect due to sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 177,593 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 176,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 175,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 174,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 172,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 171,151 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 169,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 167,324 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 165,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 163,684 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 153,347 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 153,347 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 143,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 143,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 140,911 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 140,911 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 137,992 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 137,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 134,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

some test items not visible

Fail 11 Jun 2009 134,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

some test items not visible

Fail 16 May 2008 131,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 131,200 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 126,654 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 102,047 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 102,047 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FE03 VNV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE03 VNV, 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 FE03 VNV registered?

FE03 VNV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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