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DA52 HPX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,788 mi
Last recorded188,788 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 HPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 188,788 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2012 188,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 183,913 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 183,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 179,284 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 174,592 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Jan 2010 174,592 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jan 2009 169,488 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 169,485 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 164,728 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 3 Jan 2008 164,728 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 12 Jan 2007 159,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 159,331 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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 HPX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA52 HPX registered?

DA52 HPX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is DA52 HPX safe to buy?

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