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HY03 OSX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,821 mi
Last recorded149,821 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 OSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 149,821 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sus legs and power steering pipes damp

front tyres worn edge os on limit

rear exhaust deterioating

Fail 26 Feb 2013 149,821 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sus legs and power steering pipes damp

front tyres worn edge os on limit

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 27 Feb 2012 139,688 miles

dampness around nearside rear suspension unit:- keep in check.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 128,481 miles

front bumper loose offside.

nearside rear tyre tread low.

offside front brake binding slightly.

rear brake discs corroded/pitted.

signs of leakage to front suspension legs.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 117,866 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register on smoke meter.

rear brake discs starting to corrode/pit.

very slight play/knock at nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 88,180 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 73,807 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,108 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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HY03 OSX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY03 OSX, 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 HY03 OSX registered?

HY03 OSX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HY03 OSX safe to buy?

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