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HD52 CHZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,168 mi
Last recorded100,168 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 CHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 100,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 96,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 96,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 92,565 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 87,513 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,947 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,901 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 80,899 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake caliper fouling the road wheel (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,962 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 78,962 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,718 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 76,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,060 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,132 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,595 miles

both front tyres getting low on raised edges

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,344 miles

n/s/f tyre low on raised edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,187 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 54,986 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 48,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,408 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,937 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 35,692 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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HD52 CHZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD52 CHZ, 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 HD52 CHZ registered?

HD52 CHZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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