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HX53 TYP

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,438 mi
Last recorded123,438 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 TYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,438 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated boot gaitor (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 123,438 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated boot gaitor (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,482 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 115,038 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 112,325 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 112,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 110,172 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 110,172 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 107,637 miles

o/s/f suspension damp

Fail 12 Apr 2012 101,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Outer Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

o/s/f suspension damp

Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,642 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)

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Apr 2011 101,535 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 48,978 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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HX53 TYP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HX53 TYP, 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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HX53 TYP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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