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HJ03 JXL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,537 mi
Last recorded130,537 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 JXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 130,537 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 124,832 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 124,832 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 115,559 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 106,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 106,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 96,790 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 90,792 miles

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)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,181 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,617 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 75,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2008 71,676 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,875 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,388 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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HJ03 JXL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJ03 JXL, 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 HJ03 JXL registered?

HJ03 JXL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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