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AF03 MVM

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,640 mi
Last recorded146,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 146,640 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 136,527 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Jun 2017 136,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 127,343 miles

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Starting To Perish

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 127,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Starting To Perish

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,129 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 119,128 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2014 112,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 105,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,426 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)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,289 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 86,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,482 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,628 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,592 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,273 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MVM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF03 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

AF03 MVM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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