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DK03 VTU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear hydraulic suspension component damp

Fail 31 Jul 2017 94,219 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear hydraulic suspension component damp

Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,398 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 85,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,655 miles

rear calipers corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear calipers corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,046 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,990 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2012 63,990 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,848 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

offside head light pattern is dim

Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,594 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,068 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 45,068 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,609 miles

vehicle emmisions test result was high

Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,813 miles

rear tyres perished,distorted and on 2-3mm

Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,448 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 30,431 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 30,431 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 VTU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

DK03 VTU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is DK03 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 VTU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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