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AF03 MVU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,250 mi
Last recorded146,250 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 146,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 141,317 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2011 141,317 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Dec 2010 125,978 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 115,226 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 91,512 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Fail 22 Dec 2008 91,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 5 Feb 2008 84,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2007 73,182 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 73,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 61,452 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 MVU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

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

Is AF03 MVU safe to buy?

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