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DF03 HYX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,588 mi
Last recorded86,588 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,588 miles

front and rear disc pads not visable cannot check.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 86,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear disc pads not visable cannot check.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 74,321 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 74,321 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,044 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,796 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 50,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

play in the front n/s link bar

rear suspension weeping

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 26,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,045 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,185 miles

slight dampness around o/s/r suspension unit

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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DF03 HYX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DF03 HYX, 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 DF03 HYX registered?

DF03 HYX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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