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RL03 HXR

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,395 mi
Last recorded114,395 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 HXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2014 114,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,395 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 108,687 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 103,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

n/s no plate light lens missing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

n/s no plate light lens missing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,444 miles

n/s/f strut damp

o/s/f tyre worn on edges. cut in n/s/r tread

Fail 7 Nov 2011 101,444 miles

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

n/s/f strut damp

o/s/f tyre worn on edges. cut in n/s/r tread

Fail 29 Oct 2011 101,431 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear hight corrector faulty

Pass 18 Oct 2010 993,021 miles

n/s/f strut damp

o/s wiper smeary

rear disc corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,312 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,898 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer sills covered

some free play found at handbrake lever

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,988 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 71,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 63,786 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 63,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RL03 HXR 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 60%.

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 RL03 HXR, 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 RL03 HXR registered?

RL03 HXR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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