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RE03 AYV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,046 mi
Last recorded134,046 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 AYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 134,046 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 133,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 132,291 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 132,291 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 125,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

front brake disc's worn

rear seats and bseat belts not checked due to seats being folded down and car being loaded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 125,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

front brake disc's worn

rear seats and bseat belts not checked due to seats being folded down and car being loaded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 112,464 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits

offside mirror taped

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 14 Jun 2010 112,464 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits

offside mirror taped

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 19 Jun 2009 102,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

front under tray and bumper damaged and insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2009 102,360 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

front under tray and bumper damaged and insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2008 90,897 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front pads getting low

n/s/f shock showing signs of leaking

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 20 Apr 2007 77,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 77,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 63,967 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 63,966 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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RE03 AYV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE03 AYV, 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 RE03 AYV registered?

RE03 AYV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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