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MC03 SVV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,750 mi
Last recorded115,750 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 SVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,750 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 115,632 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened rubber pipe (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front 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 21 Nov 2016 108,624 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 103,285 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 103,285 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 97,915 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 788,677 miles

side indicators loosing colour

Fail 5 Oct 2012 788,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

side indicators loosing colour

Pass 8 Oct 2011 72,119 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,375 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 64,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,689 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 53,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 45,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 45,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,567 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 SVV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MC03 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

MC03 SVV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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