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MK03 ECC

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,984 mi
Last recorded171,984 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 ECC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2015 171,984 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 158,664 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 136,758 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 119,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 103,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 100,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,670 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)

rear suspension o/s and n/s showing dampnes but still functioning

washers only just spraying on windscreen time of test

Pass 2 May 2008 84,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,981 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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MK03 ECC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK03 ECC, 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 MK03 ECC registered?

MK03 ECC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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