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HG03 TZJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,837 mi
Last recorded162,837 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 TZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 162,837 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2016 162,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2015 149,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 149,425 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 136,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 136,409 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 123,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 123,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 112,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 112,090 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2011 100,832 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 100,547 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside 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 28 Apr 2010 87,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,067 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,383 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 52,718 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,735 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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HG03 TZJ 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 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 HG03 TZJ, 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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HG03 TZJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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