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HN03 DXH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,393 mi
Last recorded121,393 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 DXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 121,393 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 117,518 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 117,518 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,298 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,624 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,341 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,983 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,895 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 33,077 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 33,077 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,065 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 32,124 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 26,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,400 miles

1) both front tyres getting low on edges †2) oil misting offside front subframe area †

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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HN03 DXH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN03 DXH, 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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HN03 DXH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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