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MF03 UZV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,995 mi
Last recorded92,995 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 UZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 92,995 miles

Gear selection poor operation

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear brake calipers appear very close to the brake discs

Slight oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 92,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Gear selection poor operation

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear brake calipers appear very close to the brake discs

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,534 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,532 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 80,209 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 72,998 miles

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

unable to obtain emission reading 0.01 low

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,459 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 61,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,216 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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MF03 UZV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF03 UZV, 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 MF03 UZV registered?

MF03 UZV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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