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DG03 YDU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,135 mi
Last recorded95,135 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 YDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 95,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension fluid pipe slightly corroded at rear

Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension pipe slightly corroded at rear

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 90,540 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension pipe slightly corroded at rear

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,334 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 69,331 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,115 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,736 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,301 miles

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

Offside 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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DG03 YDU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

DG03 YDU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is DG03 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 YDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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