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DG03 FVZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,941 mi
Last recorded112,941 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 112,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure straps rusted through (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 106,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 106,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 100,469 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,329 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,949 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 77,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,919 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 71,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion rubbing on wheel (3.6.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,586 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,215 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 60,215 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,326 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,768 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 49,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,059 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,493 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,708 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 35,708 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

braking performance tests indicates rear brakes may soon require attention

nearside front parking brake cable protective outer has split, exposing inner cable

rear brake discs condition deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,590 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,077 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 20,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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DG03 FVZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG03 FVZ, 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 DG03 FVZ registered?

DG03 FVZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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