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HJ53 VLC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,625 mi
Last recorded107,625 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,625 miles

o/s/f suspension weeping

Fail 27 Nov 2020 107,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f suspension weeping

Pass 24 May 2019 97,238 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges and tread near legal limit

slight oil misting o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers

wiper blades operation poor

Fail 24 May 2019 97,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges and tread near legal limit

slight oil misting o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers

wiper blades operation poor

Pass 30 May 2018 89,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play o/s inner track rod joint

Fail 25 May 2018 89,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play o/s inner track rod joint

Pass 31 May 2017 82,417 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

slight bind on both front brakes

Fail 17 May 2017 82,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,354 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 60,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,516 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,313 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,446 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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HJ53 VLC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ53 VLC, 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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HJ53 VLC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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