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GU03 HSE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,803 mi
Last recorded111,803 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 HSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 111,803 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 111,803 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,839 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 106,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,013 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 95,751 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,536 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 83,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 77,531 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 77,531 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,552 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 71,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 61,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,280 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,903 miles

REAR FOG LAMP, TELL-TALE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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GU03 HSE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU03 HSE, 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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GU03 HSE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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