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MC03 NTV

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,578 mi
Last recorded92,578 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 NTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 92,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s front top mounting exccessivley corroded (5.3.2 (c))

all tyres on legal limit

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,763 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 23 Aug 2017 87,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,833 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,755 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,791 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,633 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,934 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,329 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,317 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,945 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,502 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,983 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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MC03 NTV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MC03 NTV, 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 MC03 NTV registered?

MC03 NTV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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