CarVerify

Free Car Check

MM03 ASZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,879 mi
Last recorded156,879 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 ASZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 156,879 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level just above min level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner corroded and defacing (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 150,886 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F inner tie rods have slight play

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

O/S/R tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2016 150,788 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (snapped hose) (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

N/S/F and O/S/F inner tie rods have slight play

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

O/S/R tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 144,758 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 144,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 126,306 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertray damaged on ns

Fail 20 Feb 2014 126,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertray damaged on ns

Pass 2 Mar 2013 108,792 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,165 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 90,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,322 miles

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

gas too low to register

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,372 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 55,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 43,970 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,123 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MM03 ASZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM03 ASZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MM03 ASZ?

You can check the full history of MM03 ASZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MM03 ASZ registered?

MM03 ASZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is MM03 ASZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM03 ASZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MM03 ASZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MM03 ASZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.