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DU03 FDN

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,414 mi
Last recorded90,414 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 FDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,414 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside number plate bulb shroud missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 90,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside number plate bulb shroud missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,839 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water marked (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 77,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,412 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,599 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 65,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,563 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,899 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,556 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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DU03 FDN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DU03 FDN, 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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DU03 FDN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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