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DF03 ZSX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,256 mi
Last recorded57,256 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ZSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,256 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread has splits/cracks to the tread.

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 57,245 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread has splits/cracks to the tread.

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,714 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,145 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 52,085 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 48,027 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,027 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,589 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 38,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 118,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,622 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 24,560 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,846 miles

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

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 ZSX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

DF03 ZSX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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