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HT52 RJV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,453 mi
Last recorded130,453 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 RJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 130,453 miles

dampness to power steering pipes

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f and rear tyre valves deteriating

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

some dampness to o/s/r suspension componets

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 13 Jan 2016 127,967 miles

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

slight dampness to o/s/r suspension unit

some play in rear trailing arms bushes

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2015 124,862 miles

rear number plate deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 6 Jan 2015 124,861 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear number plate deteriating

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,704 miles

rear number plate deteriating

surface corosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 8 Jan 2014 121,704 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate deteriating

surface corosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2013 113,369 miles

restricted view of rear brake pads

Fail 17 Jan 2013 113,369 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

restricted view of rear brake pads

Pass 27 Jan 2012 109,089 miles

coolant level low

offside rear brake slight bind in rollers

offside rear tyre pressure low

stop light on dash

Fail 14 Jan 2011 108,378 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large undertrays fitted

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large undertrays fitted

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 19 Jan 2010 105,853 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 105,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 99,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,148 miles

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

Slight bind offside and nearside front brakes

Unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 16 Jan 2008 89,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight bind offside and nearside front brakes

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,434 miles

as per previous VT32

Fail 17 Jan 2007 73,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,952 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

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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HT52 RJV 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 HT52 RJV, 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 HT52 RJV registered?

HT52 RJV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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