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AF03 MVL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,476 mi
Last recorded116,476 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,476 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,505 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,200 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 100,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 16 Oct 2012 89,962 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 89,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,053 miles

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

OPil level is very low

Oil filler cap missing,engine covered in oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 84,006 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

OPil level is very low

Oil filler cap missing,engine covered in oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,416 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,296 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 70,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,685 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 57,685 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,922 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,063 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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AF03 MVL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AF03 MVL, 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 AF03 MVL registered?

AF03 MVL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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