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DK03 VPT

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,606 mi
Last recorded158,606 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 158,606 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 148,064 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres on limit

Pass 4 Jul 2013 138,829 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 138,752 miles

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

Offside 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)

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 130,841 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 115,819 miles

ABS lead bracket loose on N/S suspension arm [rear]

Pipe bent to N/S/R suspension unit

Slight weep of oil from offside rear suspension sphere

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2011 115,630 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

ABS lead bracket loose on N/S suspension arm [rear]

Pipe bent to N/S/R suspension unit

Slight weep of oil from offside rear suspension sphere

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2010 100,748 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 100,641 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,422 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,275 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 62,275 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 101,388 miles

Front bumper insecure

air bag light indicates a fault

Fail 1 Aug 2006 94,173 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,173 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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DK03 VPT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DK03 VPT, 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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DK03 VPT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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