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FD03 HCH

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

217,620 mi
Last recorded217,620 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 217,620 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 217,612 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 183,599 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 173,453 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 164,355 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 164,355 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 152,452 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 142,964 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 142,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 133,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 113,159 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 113,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 91,838 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2006 91,838 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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FD03 HCH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FD03 HCH, 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 FD03 HCH registered?

FD03 HCH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is FD03 HCH safe to buy?

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