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PY03 DXA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,630 mi
Last recorded175,630 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 DXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 175,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 175,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 157,789 miles

both rear tyres low

oil leak

osr sphere damp

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 May 2012 145,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 133,568 miles

offside front and nearside rear shockers weeping

Pass 2 Jun 2010 122,553 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 122,553 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

osf suspesion leg damp

Pass 29 May 2009 111,967 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 111,967 miles

Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 99,880 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 99,880 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 85,115 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and worn

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

n/s/f wheel rim worn and damaged

Fail 30 May 2007 85,115 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres out of shape and worn

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

n/s/f wheel rim worn and damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,833 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PY03 DXA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PY03 DXA, 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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PY03 DXA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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