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MF03 VUM

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,073 mi
Last recorded126,073 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 VUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 126,073 miles

eml light on

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2016 126,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

eml light on

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 122,029 miles

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

e,m,l on

Fail 8 Apr 2015 122,029 miles

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

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

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

e,m,l on

Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 109,290 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 109,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,442 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 95,244 miles

Nearside droplink rubber gaiter split

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 95,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside droplink rubber gaiter split

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,032 miles

nearside rear bracket for a.b.s wire insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,663 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 74,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 66,900 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,829 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,266 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 VUM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF03 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

MF03 VUM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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