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FL03 UOD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,518 mi
Last recorded55,518 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 UOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 55,518 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DEFFUSED / BOTH LENS BECOMING FOGGED OVER / BEAM INTENSITY BECOMING SLIGHTLY WEAK / ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH H/LIGHT UNITS

PIN HOLE IN NEARSIDE FRONT CV GAITER

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 9 Jun 2012 50,571 miles

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre bald outer edge

object on mirror

off side front tyre worn to 1,6 mm outer edge

Fail 8 Jun 2012 50,571 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

hand brake lever travel

near side front tyre bald outer edge

object on mirror

off side front tyre worn to 1,6 mm outer edge

Pass 4 May 2011 45,340 miles

sligth misting of oil nearside front shock absorber

Fail 4 May 2011 45,340 miles

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

sligth misting of oil nearside front shock absorber

Pass 4 May 2010 41,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,878 miles

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

n.s. outer cv gator damaged

slight rubbing n.s.r. brake and pads worn uneven

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,702 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,702 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 33,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,721 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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FL03 UOD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL03 UOD, 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 FL03 UOD registered?

FL03 UOD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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