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DA52 VJV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,771 mi
Last recorded129,771 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 129,771 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 123,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 117,899 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 117,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2017 114,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,194 miles

Auxiliary belt tensioner noisey.

Oil leak from top of engine.

Oil misting around power steering/suspension pipe from pump just in front of gearbox.

Oil misting from Nearside rear suspension unit.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 107,194 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing from particulate filter and centre cection. (7.1.2)

Auxiliary belt tensioner noisey.

Oil leak from top of engine.

Oil misting around power steering/suspension pipe from pump just in front of gearbox.

Oil misting from Nearside rear suspension unit.

Pass 15 May 2015 102,099 miles

Anti pollution fault on dash.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S rear suspension unit misted with oil.

Small amount of lift in O/S and N/S front struts.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 102,099 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti pollution fault on dash.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S rear suspension unit misted with oil.

Small amount of lift in O/S and N/S front struts.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 96,169 miles

Misting of oil around intercooler bottom pipe and aroung high pressure suspension pipe.

N/S rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil gathered arount top of engine and oil leak from cam cover.

Screw in N/S rear tyre.

Fail 13 May 2014 96,169 miles

Misting of oil around intercooler bottom pipe and aroung high pressure suspension pipe.

N/S rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil gathered arount top of engine and oil leak from cam cover.

Screw in N/S rear tyre.

Pass 17 May 2013 88,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 15 May 2013 88,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 17 May 2012 82,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S rear fluid leak on reservor unit

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

O/S front tyre wearing on inner + outer edge

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

Fail 17 May 2012 82,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S rear fluid leak on reservor unit

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

O/S front tyre wearing on inner + outer edge

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

Pass 12 May 2011 74,614 miles

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

slight misting on nearside rear suspension unit

Fail 12 May 2011 74,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight misting on nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 13 May 2010 65,043 miles

front & rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2009 56,922 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 14 May 2009 56,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 49,059 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,534 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,026 miles

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

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

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 VJV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VJV, 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 VJV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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