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DG03 OFA

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

174,853 mi
Last recorded174,853 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2025 174,853 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside front brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling on wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 172,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Front suspension unit slightly damp

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 172,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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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))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess surface corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 170,753 miles

fluid dampness appearing on n/s+o/s/r hydrolic units

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2023 170,750 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

fluid dampness appearing on n/s+o/s/r hydrolic units

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2022 168,733 miles

fluid dampness appearing on n/s/r hydrolic unit

Fail 23 Mar 2022 168,723 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fluid dampness appearing on n/s/r hydrolic unit

Pass 18 Mar 2021 164,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 162,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 160,079 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 156,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 153,633 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 153,621 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 150,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 146,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 146,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 141,204 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 135,610 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 135,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 130,239 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 130,225 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 123,487 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 111,346 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2009 98,538 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 98,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 82,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,476 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 68,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,579 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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DG03 OFA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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