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HK03 DYP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,482 mi
Last recorded117,482 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 DYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,482 miles

Offside front suspension strut has a light misting of fluid

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,883 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 109,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 99,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 99,475 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,476 miles

small splits on wipers

suspension pipes & oil lines damp!!

Fail 3 Dec 2012 95,475 miles

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

small splits on wipers

suspension pipes & oil lines damp!!

Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,421 miles

both front shocks damp

fluid leaks o/s/f

n/s mirror tapped on

o/s/r tyre badly feathered, on limit & small cuts

slight play n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,925 miles

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

offside of front bumper insecure

offside rear tyre uneven wear & close to legal limit

Fail 17 Nov 2010 86,924 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside of front bumper insecure

offside rear tyre uneven wear & close to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,645 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 81,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,852 miles

slight play in f.anti roll bar links

Fail 27 Nov 2008 69,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in f.anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,835 miles

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

handbrake travel long

Fail 21 Nov 2007 64,835 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,743 miles

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

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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HK03 DYP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK03 DYP, 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 HK03 DYP registered?

HK03 DYP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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