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NU03 DYX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,083 mi
Last recorded167,083 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 DYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 167,083 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover loose

nsr sphere damp and bellows cracking

osf bumper damaged but decure

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 167,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover loose

nsr sphere damp and bellows cracking

osf bumper damaged but decure

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 152,449 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 136,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 118,136 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 102,762 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 102,760 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,130 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 71,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,565 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 46,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,401 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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NU03 DYX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU03 DYX, 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 NU03 DYX registered?

NU03 DYX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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