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DV03 AAJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,513 mi
Last recorded133,513 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 AAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 133,513 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 129,989 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 119,999 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 7 Feb 2013 119,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,250 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 85,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,035 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 73,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 60,288 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 60,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,500 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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DV03 AAJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV03 AAJ, 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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DV03 AAJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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