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DN52 GYW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,166 mi
Last recorded103,166 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 GYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,834 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to backbox joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Slight leak from suspension unit

Pass 10 Dec 2016 93,329 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 89,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,346 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f o/s/f body around top suspension mountings slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 84,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f o/s/f body around top suspension mountings slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 78,186 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,188 miles

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,847 miles

offside rear suspension has slight fluid misting on suspension unit

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,280 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 60,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,002 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 52,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,806 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,923 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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DN52 GYW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DN52 GYW, 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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DN52 GYW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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