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DY03 WPD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,033 mi
Last recorded148,033 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 148,033 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 148,033 miles

Brake performance not tested corroded brake pipes. (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 131,071 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 131,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,198 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,760 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 104,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,529 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,529 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,929 miles

nearside rear tyre lightly perished

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 20 Oct 2011 70,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre lightly perished

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,777 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 54,776 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level on minimum

Pass 28 Feb 2009 52,981 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 52,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,995 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 43,995 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,244 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 WPD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DY03 WPD, 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 WPD registered?

DY03 WPD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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