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ML03 CKV

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 CKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 98,010 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

power steering noisey

Fail 29 May 2012 98,009 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

power steering noisey

Fail 22 May 2012 120,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 118,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 118,376 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 92,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,362 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,145 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 56,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front/rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2006 40,922 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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ML03 CKV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML03 CKV, 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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ML03 CKV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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