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DV03 YVD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,690 mi
Last recorded122,690 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 122,690 miles

All 4 tyres wearing slightly on edges.

N/S/F headlamp lens cover deteriorated - slightly affecting light output &beam image.

Pass 27 May 2011 103,381 miles

N/S/F Headlamp beam pattern & light output slightly affected by deteriorated lens.

N/S/F brake binding - needs attention ASAP

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

O/S/R brake caliper dust cover detached & touching inner wheel rim - needs attention ASAP.

Fail 26 May 2011 103,381 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F Headlamp beam pattern & light output slightly affected by deteriorated lens.

N/S/F brake binding - needs attention ASAP

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

O/S/R brake caliper dust cover detached & touching inner wheel rim - needs attention ASAP.

Pass 25 May 2010 83,752 miles

Bot front brake discs slightly worn.

N/S/F brake binding when wheel turned by hand.

O/S/F outer CV joint boot has a small pin hole in it.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 64,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,227 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 56,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 45,296 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,939 miles

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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 YVD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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