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LX03 DHJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,703 mi
Last recorded107,703 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 DHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 107,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure a/b/s wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking & pipe broken (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively & off side front (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover insercure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & off side rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2016 95,817 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor cable broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fluid suspension absorber has slight leak of oil

Fail 21 Jul 2015 88,072 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fluid suspension absorber has slight leak of oil

Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front steering rack gaiter contaminated with oil

slight misting of oil on both front fluid suspension units

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,524 miles

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

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

nsr slight noise when wheel rotated

osr brakes slightly binding

slight seepage of oil around nsf leg

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,394 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Fail 5 Oct 2011 51,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,396 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre remould

offside front tyre light cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2010 37,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nearside front tyre puncture close side wall

nearside rear tyre remould

offside front tyre light cracking

Fail 8 Oct 2009 24,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,186 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,326 miles

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

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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LX03 DHJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX03 DHJ, 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 LX03 DHJ registered?

LX03 DHJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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