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FH52 CUA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,567 mi
Last recorded88,567 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 CUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 82,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,419 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 78,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,249 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

poor headlight beam pattern

Pass 16 Jan 2019 62,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,385 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,313 miles

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,836 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,654 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,696 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,310 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,803 miles

small bulge on o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,540 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,611 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 14,423 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FH52 CUA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH52 CUA, 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 FH52 CUA registered?

FH52 CUA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is FH52 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 CUA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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