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DK03 VPW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,264 mi
Last recorded149,264 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 149,264 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 145,231 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 130,160 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 130,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hyraulic suspension pipes damp under car

o/s and n/s front suspension legs damp

Pass 15 Mar 2008 105,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 82,505 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 69,493 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 69,493 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Tyres Look Low In Pressure

N/S Front Tyre Wearing On Edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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DK03 VPW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK03 VPW, 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 DK03 VPW registered?

DK03 VPW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is DK03 VPW safe to buy?

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