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DF53 HCD

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,466 mi
Last recorded154,466 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 154,466 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f front tyres very worn outter & inner edges

o/s/f shocker damp

oil cooler pipe leaking

rear brake & suspension pipes corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 154,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f front tyres very worn outter & inner edges

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r & n/s/r caliper outter pistons seized

oil cooler pipe leaking

rear brake & suspension pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 141,845 miles

o/s/f tyre on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 141,845 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 130,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

front suspension units slightly damp

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/ and n/s front brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2011 117,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 101,842 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front fluid suspension units damp when extended.

Fail 17 Apr 2010 101,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front fluid suspension units damp when extended.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,794 miles

nearside front fluid suspension unit damp when extended.

Fail 4 Apr 2009 80,794 miles

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

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

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

nearside front fluid suspension unit damp when extended.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 61,368 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear brake squeels when being applied.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,368 miles

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

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

offside rear brake squeels when being applied.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 43,765 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 43,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front suspension leg damp.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,796 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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DF53 HCD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF53 HCD, 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 DF53 HCD registered?

DF53 HCD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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