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RK03 UVZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,751 mi
Last recorded145,751 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 UVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 145,751 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 145,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 129,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc's worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2012 129,821 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc's worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 115,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers

Pass 22 Feb 2010 95,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,098 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 81,098 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 68,492 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,609 miles

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,569 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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RK03 UVZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK03 UVZ, 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 RK03 UVZ registered?

RK03 UVZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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