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RA03 EPZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,456 mi
Last recorded144,456 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 EPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 144,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 144,412 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 138,260 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s handbrake slow to release

Pass 23 Feb 2012 138,260 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s handbrake slow to release

Pass 6 Oct 2010 129,698 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 129,698 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 122,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 117,797 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 117,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 115,339 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 112,711 miles

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

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

front discs heavily worn

n/s/r suspension cyl boot split

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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RA03 EPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RA03 EPZ, 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 RA03 EPZ registered?

RA03 EPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is RA03 EPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 EPZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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