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CP52 JHV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,972 mi
Last recorded188,972 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 JHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 188,972 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 188,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 186,256 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 186,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mil (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 183,712 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 ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 183,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 179,226 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 174,681 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 174,679 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2013 164,631 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 164,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 158,722 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 158,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2012 158,681 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

very load clicking noise coming from both rear outer suspension areas when vehicle being jacked up

Pass 10 May 2011 147,690 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 147,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 136,561 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 124,783 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 123,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 123,427 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 118,375 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 92,523 miles

Nearside front and near side rear tyres wearin g uneven and close to limit

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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CP52 JHV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CP52 JHV, 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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CP52 JHV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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