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DS03 DDL

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,622 mi
Last recorded147,622 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 147,622 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 147,539 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,425 miles

Front Inner wheel arches missing

Front bumper insecure

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

injector leaking

item removed from drivers view

vehicle dirty

Fail 5 Nov 2015 127,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner wheel arches missing

Front bumper insecure

Front hand brake cable fouling tyres

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

injector leaking

item removed from drivers view

vehicle dirty

Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,623 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyre close to legal limit

rear tyre on legal limit (border line pass)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 109,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Gearbox mounting defective

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyre close to legal limit

rear tyre on legal limit (border line pass)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,645 miles

offside mirror damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2013 92,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,559 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 78,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 74,230 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 67,632 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 67,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 28 May 2010 61,461 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 61,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 56,495 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 49,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,238 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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DS03 DDL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DS03 DDL, 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 DS03 DDL registered?

DS03 DDL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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