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FE03 VNW

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,693 mi
Last recorded104,693 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,693 miles

both front shocks damp

Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,453 miles

front shock absorbers damp

Fail 10 Apr 2015 101,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front shock absorbers damp

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,421 miles

rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2014 97,318 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,624 miles

brake floid low

slight damage to offside rear brake pipe

Fail 19 Apr 2011 82,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake floid low

slight damage to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,570 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen washer switch could do with attention

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,826 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,310 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 64,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 55,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,693 miles

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

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 VNW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE03 VNW, 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 FE03 VNW registered?

FE03 VNW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is FE03 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 VNW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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