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DV03 PSZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,623 mi
Last recorded65,623 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 PSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Aug 2025 65,623 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Sep 2024 50,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2023 38,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,002 miles

all tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2022 37,999 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres are cracking

the lds fluid is leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2020 37,946 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 37,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 37,854 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,117 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 37,108 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement and fouling brake disc (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement and fouling brake disc (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,690 miles

air bag warning in dialog box

Fail 1 Dec 2014 36,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

air bag warning in dialog box

Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,166 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,762 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 35,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,979 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 34,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 34,198 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,011 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,642 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,500 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 PSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DV03 PSZ, 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 PSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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