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RV03 GAA

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,638 mi
Last recorded199,638 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 GAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 199,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leaks / rear plate / sill x engine cover fitted

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 11 Oct 2017 189,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 189,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 168,704 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 168,704 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 148,345 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 148,114 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 131,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 108,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 108,225 miles

Indicator/wiper switch assembly loose

Fail 22 Mar 2012 108,225 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator/wiper switch assembly loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 103,820 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 93,792 miles

Front no plate deteriorating

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,792 miles

Front no plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,818 miles

service indicator light illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,302 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 69,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,592 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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RV03 GAA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RV03 GAA, 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 RV03 GAA registered?

RV03 GAA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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