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DE03 OWY

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,271 mi
Last recorded135,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 116,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 107,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,084 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 95,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,997 miles

Engine management light on

Offside front side repeater lense broken

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,370 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,891 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,325 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,876 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 30,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,174 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 18,174 miles

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

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 OWY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

DE03 OWY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DE03 OWY safe to buy?

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