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SE03 VFR

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,033 mi
Last recorded48,033 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 VFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 48,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 48,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,583 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 43,583 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2011 39,474 miles

Engine Management Light on

Fail 6 May 2011 39,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 May 2011 39,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ESP/ASR light on

Engine Management Light staying on

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,481 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,594 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 29,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,504 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,650 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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SE03 VFR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SE03 VFR, 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 SE03 VFR registered?

SE03 VFR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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