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AF03 MWL

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,421 mi
Last recorded197,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 197,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 187,186 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear stiff to open

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

long handbrake travel

Fail 4 Aug 2016 187,186 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear stiff to open

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Aug 2015 176,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 176,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 161,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 147,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 134,717 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 119,516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 112,343 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,882 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 103,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 82,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,133 miles

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

offside front suspension strut slightly damp with oil

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 MWL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MWL, 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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AF03 MWL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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