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FH03 LHN

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,484 mi
Last recorded91,484 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,484 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 91,471 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 81,777 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,777 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 72,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 72,533 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,923 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 64,641 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly rubbing on full lock on plastic cover inside wheel arches

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,775 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 57,775 miles

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

both front tyres near limits 1.6

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,941 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 44,737 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LHN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FH03 LHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH03 LHN registered?

FH03 LHN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is FH03 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 LHN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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