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HN03 HJJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,008 mi
Last recorded159,008 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 HJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 159,008 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 154,798 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 154,798 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 145,581 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 145,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 138,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 126,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

headlamp washers faulty

Fail 19 Mar 2012 126,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

headlamp washers faulty

Pass 19 Mar 2011 112,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,369 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped front brake pads wearing thin slight play in both front drop links exhaust back box starting to corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 93,323 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,224 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,843 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,733 miles

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

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

imbalance in rear brakes

unable to see brakes pads

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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HN03 HJJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HN03 HJJ, 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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HN03 HJJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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