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FH03 HZT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,984 mi
Last recorded170,984 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 HZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 170,984 miles

Oil leak

hydraulic fluid all over the under side of this car recomend a good washing off

Fail 20 Jul 2013 170,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 164,700 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front track rod end has slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2011 158,231 miles

Air bag fault on dash.

Engine has slight misfire.

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 158,231 miles

Air bag fault on dash.

Engine has slight misfire.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 154,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 145,326 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 130,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 108,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 89,142 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 HZT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HZT, 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 HZT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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