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DY53 VBT

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,038 mi
Last recorded145,038 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 145,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 144,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 137,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear pipes on axle oil covered

Fail 21 Mar 2013 137,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear pipes on axle oil covered

Pass 19 Mar 2012 125,614 miles

Both front struts misting

Front brake discs worn and corroded slightly

Nearside rear sphere damp

Rear comp valve misting

Fail 19 Mar 2012 125,614 miles

Both front struts misting

Front brake discs worn and corroded slightly

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

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

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

Nearside rear sphere damp

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear comp valve misting

Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,957 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Slight misting of oil from rear central pipe conection

Slight misting of oil on offside rear hydraulic unit

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,253 miles

centre rear hydraulic suspension union damp but no visable leaks at the time of test

emissions on the upper limit

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

offside an d nearside rear tyres on the outter edges in certain places worn close to the lower legal limit

Fail 17 Mar 2010 90,253 miles

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre rear hydraulic suspension union damp but no visable leaks at the time of test

emissions on the upper limit

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

hand brake travel becoming high, will need adjustment in the near future

offside an d nearside rear tyres on the outter edges in certain places worn close to the lower legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2008 72,457 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 72,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 59,971 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 59,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 46,637 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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DY53 VBT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DY53 VBT, 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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DY53 VBT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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