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MA03 UWH

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,898 mi
Last recorded141,898 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 UWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 141,898 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 135,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 135,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 126,143 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 126,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2012 114,478 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 114,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 102,310 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 102,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 May 2010 92,013 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 92,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 81,298 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,947 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 68,940 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 60,321 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 49,622 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,920 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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MA03 UWH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MA03 UWH, 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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MA03 UWH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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