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RE03 UFV

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,084 mi
Last recorded81,084 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 UFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 81,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,952 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,236 miles

engine warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

o/s headlamp in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine undertray fitted

handbrake cables in poor condition

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,108 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

drivers seat slightly insecure

engine undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,567 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,956 miles

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Mar 2006 24,888 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 24,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 UFV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE03 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

RE03 UFV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is RE03 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 UFV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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