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RF03 GXH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

237,208 mi
Last recorded237,208 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 GXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 237,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 237,181 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 237,181 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 237,177 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 225,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine bay and underside oily

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2012 225,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine bay and underside oily

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2011 205,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 198,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 184,162 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear suspension valve looks wet

Pass 13 Jun 2008 174,449 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 174,449 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 163,555 miles

Air bag light on..

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 135,102 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside rear lamp damaged

oil leak

possible fluid leak on both front suspension areas

slight crack in windscreen outside zone a

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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RF03 GXH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RF03 GXH, 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 RF03 GXH registered?

RF03 GXH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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