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AF53 ZVH

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,065 mi
Last recorded67,065 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,065 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm cracked out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears ends greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed underneath rear inner sections of seals

Fail 7 Sep 2023 66,986 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts no beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe to rear calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm cracked out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears ends greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed underneath rear inner sections of seals

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,318 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed underneath rear inner sections of seals

Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,206 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed underneath rear inner sections of seals.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,270 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed underneath

Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner sill to floor corroded along full length

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,650 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,125 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,358 miles

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

SLIGHT WEEP FROM N/S/F O/S/F SHOXS

Pass 8 Sep 2012 38,047 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,135 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,013 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,127 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out of Shape

Slight Sidewall Damage on O/S/R Tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2009 29,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out of Shape

Slight Sidewall Damage on O/S/R Tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,595 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 25,590 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,078 miles

o/s hand brake cable fouling tyres on full lock †n/s/r suspension unit damp †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 9 Sep 2006 15,967 miles

(1) Both front tyres wearing on outeredge

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 ZVH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

AF53 ZVH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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