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AO03 HXP

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,048 mi
Last recorded132,048 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 132,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 132,048 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 123,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 115,092 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 115,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,398 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 87,042 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 87,037 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,184 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,892 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,842 miles

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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AO03 HXP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO03 HXP, 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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AO03 HXP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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