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DF03 ZSJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

194,876 mi
Last recorded194,876 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ZSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 194,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 194,866 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 185,912 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 185,912 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 177,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 177,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 168,244 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 168,244 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 159,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

n/s and o/s front struts slight misting oil

Pass 7 Nov 2013 149,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking on walls

osr tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner

Fail 7 Nov 2013 149,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking on walls

osr tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner

Pass 8 Nov 2012 139,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake button damaged but still able to function

rear brake and suspension pipes corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 139,661 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake button damaged but still able to function

rear brake and suspension pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 128,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipes & suspension pipes corroded in places

front inner pads look very low & nearside outer pad worn more than offside

rear tyres worn more inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 117,523 miles

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

oil level low

rear suspension units look damp & sqeeking from nearside rear when driving

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges and cut on tread

nearside front and rear wiper poor condition

nearside front hand brake cable outer cheath porr condition

Fail 23 Nov 2009 107,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on edges and cut on tread

nearside front and rear wiper poor condition

nearside front hand brake cable outer cheath porr condition

Pass 14 Aug 2008 93,601 miles

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Aug 2008 93,601 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Aug 2007 75,234 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,160 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 ZSJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DF03 ZSJ, 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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DF03 ZSJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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