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GP52 HXJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,589 mi
Last recorded103,589 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 HXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2019 103,589 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,385 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s wing mirror glass missing

Fail 24 Oct 2018 102,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s wing mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,168 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Oct 2017 101,167 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,299 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,544 miles

EML on

nearside door mirror

Fail 30 Oct 2014 89,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

EML on

nearside door mirror

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,551 miles

both front tyres

engine management light on

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/r suspension leak

n/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2013 84,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres

engine management light on

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/r suspension leak

n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,446 miles

engine management light on

nearside door mirror

Fail 25 Oct 2012 79,445 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

nearside door mirror

side repeaters slightly discoloured

wiper blades

Pass 4 May 2011 68,484 miles

nearside door mirror glass

Fail 4 May 2011 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside door mirror glass

Pass 10 May 2010 63,004 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,983 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 40,173 miles

ADVISE - ATTENTION TO BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW.

ADVISE - CHECK BRAKES FOR WEAR.

Pass 10 May 2006 33,254 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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GP52 HXJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GP52 HXJ, 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 GP52 HXJ registered?

GP52 HXJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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