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DK03 VTE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,541 mi
Last recorded107,541 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 107,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 105,999 miles

both front brake disc worn low

Pass 26 May 2010 100,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 89,364 miles

Slight leak on front shocks

Pass 27 May 2008 381,654 miles

front disks low

Pass 19 May 2007 74,699 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,124 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 64,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VTE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 VTE registered?

DK03 VTE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DK03 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 VTE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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