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HD03 ELH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,453 mi
Last recorded75,453 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 ELH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,453 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 75,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 74,808 miles

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,105 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,541 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 67,374 miles

CUT O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 62,384 miles

baffles broken up in rear box

Pass 1 May 2013 57,297 miles

baffles breaking up in back box

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside side repeater fading

Pass 10 May 2012 52,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,332 miles

front brake pads very low (2mm)

Pass 5 May 2010 40,887 miles

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

power steering pipe damp

suspension pipe damp

Pass 7 May 2009 33,853 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2008 28,942 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 16,595 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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HD03 ELH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HD03 ELH, 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 HD03 ELH registered?

HD03 ELH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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