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DF03 RAU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,905 mi
Last recorded88,905 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 RAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,905 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 88,724 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,354 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,292 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 78,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 69,553 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 69,493 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 62,966 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin on edge

Pass 21 May 2011 55,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 46,204 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 38,910 miles

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)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 31,891 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,195 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,754 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 20,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 RAU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAU, 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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DF03 RAU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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