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MV03 SHZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,213 mi
Last recorded125,213 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 SHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 125,213 miles

Nearside Front seat belt extension fitted

Offside Front seat belt extension fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 125,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front seat belt extension fitted

Offside Front seat belt extension fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,444 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 105,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,824 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,971 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 82,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 76,014 miles

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

front offside outer hand brake cable split

top engine cover insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,690 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [195/65/15h]

rear brake discs started to pitt + wear on inner faces

unable to check under bonnet + underside properly due to covers

Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,337 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads low esp o/s/r

unable to check under bonnet+underside properly due to covers

Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,131 miles

front brake pads low

nail in edge of tread of o/s/r tyre 195/65/15h

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check under bonnet+underside properly due to covers

Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,949 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

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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MV03 SHZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV03 SHZ, 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 MV03 SHZ registered?

MV03 SHZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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