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HJ53 VPK

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,352 mi
Last recorded163,352 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 163,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 163,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking n/s/r sphere boot split and unit leaking. (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking o/s/r sphere boot split. (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure n/s and o/s. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 159,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 155,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 155,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 151,161 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 146,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 146,527 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 136,373 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 127,497 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside front brake binding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 118,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 107,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 107,079 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,561 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 19 Sep 2008 71,555 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

BOTH REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,908 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 56,783 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 VPK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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