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DE03 CNZ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

213,526 mi
Last recorded213,526 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 CNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 213,526 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 213,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 195,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 181,594 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 181,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 175,459 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

n,s,f. suspension leg has slight weap of oil

rear number plate slightly loose

Fail 15 Jun 2012 175,370 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

n,s,f. suspension leg has slight weap of oil

rear number plate slightly loose

Fail 10 Jun 2011 168,400 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 168,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 163,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 163,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 154,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both side front wings damaged

gear lever reverse toggle sticking

radiator mountings smashed

rear bumper damage

rear wiper blade split

service lamp on

undertray missing

Fail 7 Jul 2009 154,293 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both side front wings damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

gear lever reverse toggle sticking

offside front of bumper damage

radiator mountings smashed

rear bumper damage

rear wiper blade split

service lamp on

undertray missing

Fail 30 Oct 2006 114,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 114,226 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 112,286 miles

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

coolant leaking

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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DE03 CNZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DE03 CNZ, 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 DE03 CNZ registered?

DE03 CNZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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