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FV03 XFL

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2018 118,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,489 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2016 108,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,608 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 100,608 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,919 miles

rear suspension pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,336 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 87,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 18 May 2012 77,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2012 77,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 68,284 miles

Cut in offside front tyre tread not exposing cord

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front outer tyre wall scuffed

Nearside rear outer tyre wall scuffed

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,072 miles

full plastic floor pans and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 May 2009 50,091 miles

full plastic floor pans and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 May 2009 50,091 miles

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

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

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

full plastic floor pans and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 May 2008 45,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F suspension slightly damp

Pass 23 May 2007 35,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2006 27,232 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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FV03 XFL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FV03 XFL, 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 FV03 XFL registered?

FV03 XFL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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