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DL03 YXV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,319 mi
Last recorded117,319 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2014 117,319 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 113,769 miles

nearside rear shock obsorber unit has a minor leak of fluid

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters starting to split

slight dampness offside an d nearside front shock obsorbers

Fail 29 Apr 2013 113,769 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear shock obsorber unit has a minor leak of fluid

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters starting to split

slight dampness offside an d nearside front shock obsorbers

Pass 1 May 2012 108,621 miles

all four tyres worn low and uneven

nearside registration plate lamp dim

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters starting to be perished

Pass 10 May 2011 101,049 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2010 95,076 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

Pass 18 May 2009 73,682 miles

front registration plate slightly insecure

slight dampness around nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 28 May 2008 31,767 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,576 miles

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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DL03 YXV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL03 YXV, 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 DL03 YXV registered?

DL03 YXV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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