MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,625 miAbove average mileage for this year
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o/s/f suspension weeping
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
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
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
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
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
front and rear brake discs rusty
n/s/f seat belt slow to retract
slight bind on both front brakes
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was HJ53 VLC registered?
HJ53 VLC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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