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DY03 VME

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,401 mi
Last recorded122,401 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 122,401 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,390 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 103,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pedal antislip is slightly worn

wheel nuts are not visable

Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pedal antislip is slightly worn

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,624 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,622 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,312 miles

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

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

oil leak from intercooler

Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,279 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 61,942 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,389 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 52,389 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,305 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 VME is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

DY03 VME is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 VME shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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