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HJ03 YEX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,235 mi
Last recorded110,235 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 YEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,235 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 110,234 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 22 Feb 2016 102,201 miles

Possible Nearside rear suspension fluid leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 102,200 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Wheel arch liner (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Possible Nearside rear suspension fluid leak

Vehicle stop light on

Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,332 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 92,331 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,682 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 83,680 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,641 miles

air bag light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

airbag warning lamp on indicating a malfunction

both rear tyres wearing across outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 11 Mar 2009 24,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper slight split

o/s wiper fitted incorectly

Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wiper slight split

o/s wiper fitted incorectly

Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,243 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall not showing cords

Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cut in n/s front tyres sidewall no canvas showing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 7,453 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 YEX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HJ03 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

HJ03 YEX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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