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DA52 CHF

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,100 mi
Last recorded102,100 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 CHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 102,100 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 102,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,789 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 95,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres are geting close to the legal limit

wipers are not parking correctly

Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,412 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 93,412 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYING ON.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,038 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,175 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 117,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 117,649 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 114,178 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 110,429 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 101,263 miles

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

o/s/f suspension cylinder damp

Fail 20 Nov 2006 101,262 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

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

o/s/f suspension cylinder damp

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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DA52 CHF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA52 CHF, 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 DA52 CHF registered?

DA52 CHF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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