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DS03 DFZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,554 mi
Last recorded112,554 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 112,554 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,224 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 106,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Wiper worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 99,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 97,696 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 95,503 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 95,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 93,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,140 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,518 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,581 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,911 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,455 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 DFZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DS03 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

DS03 DFZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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