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MA03 ZVZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,047 mi
Last recorded150,047 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 ZVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 150,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 144,965 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 144,960 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012

Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 129,993 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread

nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 5 Feb 2011 129,993 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread

nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,754 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 101,754 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 85,991 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 85,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

exhaust back box inner pipe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,312 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,173 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,982 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 ZVZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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