MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
leak from engine area
wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covetes fitted
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
Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s rear brake pads low
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s rear brake pads low
low tread on o/s rear tyre
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front imbalance on limit
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DV03 VSE registered?
DV03 VSE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2003.
Is DV03 VSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for DV03 VSE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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