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AD03 HPE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

221,323 mi
Last recorded221,323 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 221,323 miles

both front tyres wearing and recommend replacement soon

both number plate bulbs dull

front pads 75% worn

n/s wiper worn but still clears screen

o/s head lamp image deterirating

o/s wing repeater fading colour

rear brake pipes staring to corrode

slight brake bind o/s/f (hand brake lever on caliper sticky )

slight interaction with fog and indicator o/s/r

slight play n/s/f track rod end

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2017 213,179 miles

Offside Front side reapeter dicoloured

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade split

both front tyres worn inner edge

under trays fitted some components could not be inspected

Fail 30 Jan 2017 213,179 miles

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

Offside Front side reapeter dicoloured

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade split

both front tyres worn inner edge

under trays fitted some components could not be inspected

Pass 12 Jan 2016 207,977 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Offside Repeater slighty discoloured

Undertrays on Vehicle Fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 207,947 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake cable insecure cable guide has broken and is touching the outer cv cover (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 203,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 199,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 191,489 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 181,358 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 166,771 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 148,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 8 Jan 2009 131,161 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 131,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 112,569 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 93,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 73,858 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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AD03 HPE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD03 HPE, 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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AD03 HPE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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