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DG03 NYT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,328 mi
Last recorded198,328 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 NYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 198,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 184,984 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake fluid low

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

play offside front inner track rod

possible suspension fluid leak offside front

slight fluid leak both front suspension units/shockers

slight imbalance front brakes

wheels off inspection all brakes

Fail 11 Mar 2016 184,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake fluid low

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

play offside front inner track rod

possible suspension fluid leak offside front

slight fluid leak both front suspension units/shockers

slight imbalance front brakes

wheels off inspection all brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2015 171,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 165,199 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 165,199 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 150,287 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 143,790 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 143,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2011 138,324 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheels off inspection front brakes

Fail 1 Mar 2010 129,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 129,543 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 121,555 miles

wheels off inspection all brakes

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 121,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wheels off inspection all brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2008 104,785 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 104,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 83,298 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside number plate light intermittent

Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 59,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 58,432 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 NYT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NYT, 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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DG03 NYT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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