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FV03 ZGR

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,026 mi
Last recorded130,026 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ZGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 130,026 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2017 130,026 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 121,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,476 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 107,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 107,312 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear calipers catching brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2012 104,695 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 101,308 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,109 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 74,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 58,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,494 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 ZGR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV03 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

FV03 ZGR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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