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DF03 ZKZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,927 mi
Last recorded145,927 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ZKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 145,927 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 132,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 126,740 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 124,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 113,377 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,781 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 108,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 104,314 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/f front wheelbearing slight noise

o/s front tyre cracks amongst tread

Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,314 miles

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

n/f front wheelbearing slight noise

o/s front tyre cracks amongst tread

Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,986 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 95,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,866 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,647 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 72,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,500 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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DF03 ZKZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF03 ZKZ, 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 DF03 ZKZ registered?

DF03 ZKZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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