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AD03 FRV

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,734 mi
Last recorded141,734 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 141,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 141,285 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 141,285 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 140,506 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 139,834 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 139,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 139,357 miles

nearside front brake wire cut, offside headlight bulb misaligned

Pass 20 Nov 2017 138,703 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 138,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 136,572 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 133,531 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 131,952 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 129,409 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 126,694 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 126,688 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 123,946 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 120,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,845 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 114,037 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 110,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 92,496 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,268 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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AD03 FRV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD03 FRV, 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 AD03 FRV registered?

AD03 FRV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is AD03 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 FRV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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