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VA03 HXM

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,966 mi
Last recorded92,966 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 HXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,966 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

suspension return pipes damp

Pass 26 Mar 2020 88,949 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2020 88,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2019 77,164 miles

minor seepage from central hydraulic system pipes

Fail 27 Mar 2019 77,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

minor seepage from central hydraulic system pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,905 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 64,804 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,719 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,430 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,871 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 5 Apr 2011 20,410 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,560 miles

slight o/s rear suspension leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,455 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 15,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,448 miles

slight damp ness around o/s/r suspension

Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,755 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 8,362 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 8,361 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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VA03 HXM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VA03 HXM, 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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VA03 HXM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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