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MF03 WSV

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,377 mi
Last recorded151,377 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 WSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 151,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 rear tyre flat

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 151,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 rear tyre flat

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 139,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front handbrake cable has been fouling inner edge of tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 135,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 117,562 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 116,780 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,510 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,138 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,467 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 WSV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF03 WSV, 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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MF03 WSV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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