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HN03 UST

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

202,647 mi
Last recorded202,647 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 UST
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 202,647 miles

Both front suspension units have a misting of oil

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 192,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside and outside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 2 Feb 2016 191,501 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washers not working, both sides (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on to brake cable (4.1.D.2)

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

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front both tyres worn bald on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear both tyres worn on outer edges

Rear suspension level sensor link bar in poor condition

both HID dip beam bulbs slightly flickering

both front seat belts slow to retract

fuel filter damp

multiple oil leaks

slight play in os steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2015 181,234 miles

n/s front outer c.v gaiter damp

n/s handbrake performance slighty down

Fail 30 Jan 2015 181,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter housing damp

n/s front outer c.v gaiter damp

n/s handbrake performance slighty down

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play to o/s track rod

tow bar electric cover missing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 165,804 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 165,804 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 158,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

anti slip starting to wear.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 153,044 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 153,013 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

oil leaks

power steering pipes damp (BUT NO LEAK AT TIME OF TEST)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 146,278 miles

RETEST - previous advisories as per test 687530841035

Fail 9 Feb 2011 146,240 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre lightly rubbing inner arch trim on lock

o/s/r tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2010 132,435 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

offside front anti roll bar link worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 10 Feb 2010 132,408 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads worn to limit

offside front anti roll bar link worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 6 Feb 2009 108,491 miles

brake fluid level very low

slight play in rack

Pass 11 Feb 2008 86,425 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 58,641 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,324 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 54,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

belly pans and engine covers not allowing full inspection

front discs lipped

middle rear seat belt stalk release button slow to operate

nearside rear seat belt stalk damaged on outer casing

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 UST is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HN03 UST, 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 UST is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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