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RY03 ZNV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,344 mi
Last recorded127,344 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 ZNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 127,344 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 127,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 113,664 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 108,815 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 106,820 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 105,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,069 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 92,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 81,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 74,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 68,468 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 48,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,885 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,479 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 27,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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RY03 ZNV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RY03 ZNV, 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 RY03 ZNV registered?

RY03 ZNV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for RY03 ZNV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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