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HT03 VJU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,232 mi
Last recorded156,232 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 156,232 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 156,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 147,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front handbrake cable corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 May 2013 147,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front handbrake cable corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2012 138,962 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 138,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 131,628 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2010 122,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 112,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 101,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 85,455 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2007 85,455 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,736 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 VJU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HT03 VJU, 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 HT03 VJU registered?

HT03 VJU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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