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DU03 OSZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,915 mi
Last recorded182,915 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 OSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 182,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover and under tray fitted

engine management light on.

Pass 3 May 2016 168,545 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

their is an oil leak from engine but unable to see exactly where from

Fail 29 Apr 2016 168,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

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

their is an oil leak from engine but unable to see exactly where from

Pass 21 Apr 2015 160,572 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak

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

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 149,102 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 149,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 133,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2013 133,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2012 114,698 miles

engine oil level is just above minimum mark

nearside front tyre tread is getting low

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,672 miles

engine oil level just above minimum mark

front brake discs show wear on faces

offside front tyre tread starting to get low

offside rear brake disc pitting on inner face

Pass 26 Apr 2010 91,888 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,111 miles

both front drop links have slight play in ball joints

near side hand brake cable outer cover splitting

Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,573 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 59,704 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 OSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol 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 OSZ, 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 OSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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