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FH52 CXZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,729 mi
Last recorded114,729 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 CXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 114,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both gaiters split n/s and o/s (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 114,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both gaiters split n/s and o/s (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,625 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 110,611 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

coolant leaking

Pass 24 May 2013 110,196 miles

Coolant leak

alternator belt shredding

Fail 23 May 2013 110,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

alternator belt shredding

Pass 14 May 2012 106,309 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 106,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 100,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 100,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 95,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2010 95,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 88,958 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 81,534 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 81,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 74,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,489 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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FH52 CXZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FH52 CXZ, 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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What year was FH52 CXZ registered?

FH52 CXZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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