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DV03 YVC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,766 mi
Last recorded179,766 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 179,766 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 179,554 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

n/s/r suspension sphere gaiter split

Pass 24 Aug 2012 139,587 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 139,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2012 138,796 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and has a nail in it

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,232 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

fluid around offside front suspension area (no obvious leaks)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 8 Jun 2011 111,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front fluid weep!!!???

Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front fluid weep!!!???

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,760 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 84,610 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 71,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,741 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,122 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 44,632 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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 YVC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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