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FH52 RPZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,137 mi
Last recorded136,137 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2013 136,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 136,137 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 130,635 miles

front headlights slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2012 130,615 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front headlights slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has screw in tread

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2011 124,438 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 124,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 118,026 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 117,771 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 109,858 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 99,304 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 88,377 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,918 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 70,507 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 RPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FH52 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

FH52 RPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is FH52 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 RPZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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