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HS03 DYU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

229,978 mi
Last recorded229,978 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 DYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 229,978 miles

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

slight play in steering/nearside door mirror glass broken/nearside rear wing guard touching wheel

Fail 23 Aug 2010 229,978 miles

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

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

slight play in steering/nearside door mirror glass broken/nearside rear wing guard touching wheel

Pass 11 Feb 2010 219,577 miles

brake pedal rubber worn/chips in screen/play in rack/offside front shock leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2010 219,577 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn/chips in screen/play in rack/offside front shock leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2009 187,891 miles

front pads low/front tyres below on edge

Fail 2 Jul 2009 187,891 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Gas suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads low/front tyres below on edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 170,302 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 170,302 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 153,293 miles

offside front shock leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2008 153,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front shock leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2007 109,944 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 109,944 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,021 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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HS03 DYU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HS03 DYU, 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 HS03 DYU registered?

HS03 DYU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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