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DG03 SWU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,193 mi
Last recorded167,193 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 167,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 162,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 162,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 157,096 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 150,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 143,877 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 137,337 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 137,337 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 131,734 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 131,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2011 122,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 122,775 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 114,572 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 114,572 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 92,478 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 75,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,330 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 56,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,148 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 SWU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

DG03 SWU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is DG03 SWU safe to buy?

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