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FH03 OLR

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

278,133 mi
Last recorded278,133 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 278,133 miles

engine oil leak

fuel tank straps getting corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 278,058 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking displacer sphere control valve (2.4.D.2)

engine oil leak

fuel tank straps getting corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 272,490 miles

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

Oil leak

slight oil weep o/s/r suspension unit

Fail 6 Jul 2015 272,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 272,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 264,550 miles

Brake and clutch pedal anti-slips worn

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 24 Jun 2014 264,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake and clutch pedal anti-slips worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre sidewalls perished

Slight misting of oil around rear suspension fluid pipes

Pass 14 May 2008 72,978 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 72,978 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2007 58,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2007 58,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 41,846 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 41,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 OLR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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