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RA03 DFP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,238 mi
Last recorded127,238 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 DFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,238 miles

Nearside Rear suspension rubber gaiter split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear suspension rubber gaiter split

Fail 12 Sep 2016 127,238 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear suspension rubber gaiter split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear suspension rubber gaiter split

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,814 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 95,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,461 miles

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 83,451 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,805 miles

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,805 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,887 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 74,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,169 miles

o/s/r door dose not open from inside & outside.

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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RA03 DFP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RA03 DFP, 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 RA03 DFP registered?

RA03 DFP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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