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DE03 SZU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,491 mi
Last recorded107,491 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 SZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 107,491 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 105,338 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 105,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 51,746 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 48,530 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 48,530 miles

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

both front tyes getting low on 2mm.

both rear brake discs lightly corroding.

nail in n/s front tyre.

o/s rear tyre getting low on 2mm.

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 SZU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE03 SZU registered?

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

Is DE03 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 SZU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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