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RA03 DFY

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,216 mi
Last recorded127,216 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 DFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,216 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,206 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 124,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 121,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,485 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 119,485 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 114,495 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 100,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,406 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,269 miles

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

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

drivers side front tyre worn close to limit inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2006 65,563 miles

o/s/f suspension leg slightly damp

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 DFY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

RA03 DFY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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