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DY03 JNZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,982 mi
Last recorded90,982 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 JNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 90,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 90,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 90,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 89,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 89,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 21 Mar 2022 88,250 miles

Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 86,615 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 86,328 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 83,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,572 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 80,569 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,093 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 76,091 miles

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking pipes above subframe (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,251 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge but tyre is of a stepped design

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,116 miles

suspension component weeping oil

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,984 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 35,973 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,391 miles

unable to record smoke emmisions due to very low emmisioned engine

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,094 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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DY03 JNZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DY03 JNZ, 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 DY03 JNZ registered?

DY03 JNZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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