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RV03 HEJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,232 mi
Last recorded188,232 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 HEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 188,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 188,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Hydraulic pipe snapped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Hydraulic pipe snapped (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side On both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 177,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 167,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 163,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 160,305 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 160,305 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 155,484 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 155,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 150,274 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 150,274 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 146,392 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 141,302 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 135,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded and showing signs of deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2015 122,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded and showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2014 114,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,798 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,964 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,273 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,305 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,925 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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RV03 HEJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV03 HEJ, 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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RV03 HEJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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