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AF53 ZVE

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,712 mi
Last recorded101,712 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 101,712 miles

boot struts are weak and no longer hold the weight of the boot lid

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,792 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,806 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,900 miles

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

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,251 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 70,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,339 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,853 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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AF53 ZVE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF53 ZVE, 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 AF53 ZVE registered?

AF53 ZVE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AF53 ZVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 ZVE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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