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RO03 VDM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,933 mi
Last recorded173,933 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 VDM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 173,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 170,523 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 170,523 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 155,145 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/F WHEEL

SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/R SUSPENSION PIPE ABOVE AXLE

SLIGHT WEAP ON REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

UNDER TRAYS AND SIDE SKIRTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 Jun 2009 136,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 119,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 104,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 91,610 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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RO03 VDM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO03 VDM, 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 RO03 VDM registered?

RO03 VDM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is RO03 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 VDM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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