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DV03 VSE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,278 mi
Last recorded131,278 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 131,278 miles

leak from engine area

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covetes fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 131,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

leak from engine area

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covetes fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 123,841 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 119,312 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 113,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,156 miles

o/s rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Apr 2012 108,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Apr 2011 104,232 miles

low tread on o/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,960 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 84,355 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 84,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 76,045 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 65,610 miles

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

front imbalance on limit

Pass 22 May 2006 51,555 miles

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

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 VSE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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