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DA52 XDO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,421 mi
Last recorded179,421 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 XDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 179,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake dics corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 171,664 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 162,610 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread 2.5mm and worn badly on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm and worn badly on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Fail 13 Jan 2017 162,610 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Nearside Front tyre tread 2.5mm and worn badly on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm and worn badly on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 15 Jan 2016 150,590 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil haze over subframe, possible seap from pipe/hose

Fail 15 Jan 2016 150,590 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil haze over subframe, possible seap from pipe/hose

Pass 12 Jan 2015 138,739 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 127,128 miles

3mm tread on both front tyres

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

nearside front seat belt slow retracting

nearside rear disc corroded

poor image on both front lamps

Fail 13 Jan 2014 127,128 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

3mm tread on both front tyres

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure rear box

nearside front seat belt slow retracting

nearside rear disc corroded

poor image on both front lamps

Pass 28 Jan 2013 117,264 miles

slight haze around steering rack pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2012 104,693 miles

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

nearside front hydraulic suspension spill back pipe split and insecure

rear pads 5mm

Fail 27 Jan 2012 104,693 miles

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

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

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

nearside front hydraulic suspension spill back pipe split and insecure

rear pads 5mm

Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,196 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 90,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

2.5mm tread nearside rear tyre

3mm tread offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres tracking out on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 79,375 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement in offside front seat base

Fail 12 Jan 2009 65,379 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front tyre 2mm (215/55R16)

offside front tyre 2mm (215/55R16)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,379 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre 2mm (215/55R16)

offside front tyre 2mm (215/55R16)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,346 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Jan 2006 20,345 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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DA52 XDO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XDO, 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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DA52 XDO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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