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DA52 VCC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,124 mi
Last recorded133,124 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 133,124 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

NSF Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 133,124 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSF Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 125,410 miles

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

Nearside non oblig mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,435 miles

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

o/s/r suspention unit slight fluid leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 115,361 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r suspention unit slight fluid leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,405 miles

rear suspention pipe corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 103,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear suspention pipe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,965 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,369 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,949 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 54,021 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 53,811 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,918 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 37,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/S/F seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,749 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,726 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit (3mm)

Hand brake seems tight when opperated

Fail 26 Jan 2006 28,701 miles

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

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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DA52 VCC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA52 VCC, 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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DA52 VCC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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