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HT03 VHZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,169 mi
Last recorded88,169 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 88,167 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,926 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,164 miles

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

sill cover fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,265 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 77,245 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,513 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 68,438 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,498 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,498 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,322 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 54,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

frt brake discs at end of life

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,065 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 46,065 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,487 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 32,487 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 8,013 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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HT03 VHZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HT03 VHZ, 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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HT03 VHZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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