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RA52 HFB

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,501 mi
Last recorded133,501 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 HFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 133,501 miles

Oil leak ()

high level stop inopi

Fail 6 Feb 2017 133,452 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

high level stop inopi

Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,516 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 124,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Steering system fouling wheel arch hitting drop link (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop lamp

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front hand brake cable chaffing on drop link

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch insecure

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

fuel tank signs of fuel

oil leaks

rear heat shield

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Feb 2016 124,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,010 miles

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

unable to examine sills fully due to plastic covers being fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2015 109,922 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to examine sills fully due to plastic covers being fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,952 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 94,496 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,799 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 84,793 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,648 miles

fault on tow bar electrical socket.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 82,648 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

fault on tow bar electrical socket.

o/s/r brake disc corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,781 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,153 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,153 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,424 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,744 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 39,117 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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RA52 HFB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA52 HFB, 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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RA52 HFB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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