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FH03 GJK

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,545 mi
Last recorded147,545 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 GJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 147,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front MAIN beam aim appears very low. suspect bulb fitment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 147,500 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected return hose pipe insecure (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking hose / pipe dribbling (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front MAIN beam aim appears very low. suspect bulb fitment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 140,470 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 140,422 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 65 15 H (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 135,991 miles

Battery is insecure but not likely to short out

Nearside front tyre worn near to wear limits and smooth on the outer tread band area

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

Offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 12 May 2017 135,991 miles

Battery is insecure but not likely to short out

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn near to wear limits and smooth on the outer tread band area

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

Offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Apr 2016 132,158 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 132,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall, cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 124,696 miles

Nails in nearside rear tyre tread.

Nearside front tyre low tread on outer tread band.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner tread band.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY DETERIORATED ON INNER SIDEWALL

Play in offside front and nearside front anti roll bar link lower ball joints. ( offside very near to limits )

Various oil leaks at front of engine bay.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 124,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nails in nearside rear tyre tread.

Nearside front tyre low tread on outer tread band.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner tread band.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY DETERIORATED ON INNER SIDEWALL

Play in offside front and nearside front anti roll bar link lower ball joints. ( offside very near to limits )

Various oil leaks at front of engine bay.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 120,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear suspension noisey. ( creaking )

Offside Main Beam headlamp bulb not fitted correctly.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Turbo hose fallen off / insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test. ( air freshener hanging from mirror )

Offside rear tyre starting to split in places on the inner sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 114,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test. ( air freshener hanging from mirror )

Offside rear tyre starting to split in places on the inner sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 109,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 109,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 102,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 91,754 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 91,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2009 82,240 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 82,240 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 72,237 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,715 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 62,957 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 48,283 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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FH03 GJK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH03 GJK, 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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FH03 GJK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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