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MV03 SRZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,596 mi
Last recorded101,596 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 SRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 101,596 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 101,557 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing starting to get noisy

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,605 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 92,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 63,707 miles

Both front disc pitted.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre worn on inneredge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2012 51,938 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 51,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 42,055 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 42,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 40,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,905 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,228 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,614 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,614 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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MV03 SRZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

MV03 SRZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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