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CA52 HTU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,421 mi
Last recorded140,421 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 HTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 140,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 122,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 116,061 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

front no plate cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2013 101,216 miles

ADVISE BRAKE SQUEAL N/S REAR

ADVISE CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER

ADVISE FRONT N/S WIPER

Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,948 miles

WIPER, FRONT TYRES, REAR INDICATORS AND SIDE REPETERS

Pass 4 Feb 2011 84,466 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 84,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,957 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 72,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE FRONT REAR PADS

Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,884 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 62,884 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,694 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

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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CA52 HTU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 CA52 HTU, 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 CA52 HTU registered?

CA52 HTU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is CA52 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 HTU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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