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RD03 CPZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,198 mi
Last recorded69,198 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 CPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,198 miles

off side rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,815 miles

front pads very on limit front discs poor o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,326 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,762 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,448 miles

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

o/s/r brake pad looks low

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,115 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,115 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,821 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,980 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)

slight bulge to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,862 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,049 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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RD03 CPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RD03 CPZ, 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 RD03 CPZ registered?

RD03 CPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is RD03 CPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD03 CPZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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