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DE03 EJV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,735 mi
Last recorded164,735 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 164,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall of tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

big oil leak at n/s/f under side of car.

unable to condition of both front/rear brake pads

Pass 14 Jul 2016 156,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres starting to wear,ok at test.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 150,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 145,689 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear suspension units appear slighlty damp

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,919 miles

front...engine oil leak

o/s/f a/r/b droplink has slight play in ball joint

rear (inner) pads wearing slightly low

Fail 17 Jun 2013 142,919 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front...engine oil leak

o/s/f a/r/b droplink has slight play in ball joint

rear (inner) pads wearing slightly low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 138,386 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 138,386 miles

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

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

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 134,434 miles

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

Oil leak

front pads wearing close to limit

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 130,929 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2009 127,427 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 118,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 105,879 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 105,712 miles

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

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

advisorys attatched

Pass 19 Apr 2006 85,189 miles

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 EJV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DE03 EJV, 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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DE03 EJV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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