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DA03 ASV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,539 mi
Last recorded122,539 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ASV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 118,409 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 118,409 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 115,738 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 115,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 112,691 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 112,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,259 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 106,115 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 93,174 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,920 miles

signs of oil leak around engine area

signs of oil leak around rear suspension unit

Fail 10 Oct 2012 89,920 miles

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

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

signs of oil leak around engine area

signs of oil leak around rear suspension unit

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,479 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,649 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,713 miles

advise front nearside brake pad warning sensor wire is cut

advise front offside tyre is worn heavily on inner edge

advise rear nearside tyre is worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2009 68,711 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front nearside brake pad warning sensor wire is cut

advise front offside tyre is worn heavily on inner edge

advise rear nearside tyre is worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,416 miles

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

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

most of underside of vehicle coverd by undertrays preventing full inspection

oil leak from engine bay unable to fully investigate due to undertray fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2008 58,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

most of underside of vehicle coverd by undertrays preventing full inspection

oil leak from engine bay unable to fully investigate due to undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,911 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,258 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)

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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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DA03 ASV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA03 ASV, 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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DA03 ASV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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