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SP03 MKV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,019 mi
Last recorded130,019 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 MKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 130,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 1 Feb 2017 130,019 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,852 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2016 123,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2015 112,465 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 112,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2014 100,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,320 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade rubber missing

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 22 Mar 2013 87,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade rubber missing

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 24 Mar 2012 73,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Mar 2012 73,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,937 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 57,937 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,095 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 42,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,569 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,340 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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SP03 MKV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 SP03 MKV, 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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SP03 MKV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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