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M40 EHO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,621 mi
Last recorded124,621 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 EHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 124,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 120,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,260 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 112,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 94,342 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 84,514 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 84,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,977 miles

o/s front brake discs corroding

o/s front shock top starting to corrode under bonnit

Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,165 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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M40 EHO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M40 EHO, 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 M40 EHO registered?

M40 EHO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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