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DF53 HCH

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,011 mi
Last recorded155,011 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 155,011 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 153,124 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 150,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 147,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 144,050 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 144,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 137,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 137,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 130,780 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,366 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 104,193 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 104,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 101,046 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 101,042 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

slight noise and binding in O/S/R wheel

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,359 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 78,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 78,029 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,245 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,815 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 HCH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DF53 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

DF53 HCH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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