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MA03 UWY

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,992 mi
Last recorded223,992 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 UWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 223,992 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 223,978 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2008 105,964 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 99,327 miles

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

Rear wheels catching - unable to find fault

Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,530 miles

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

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

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 UWY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA03 UWY, 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 MA03 UWY registered?

MA03 UWY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is MA03 UWY safe to buy?

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