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FD03 HDG

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,342 mi
Last recorded163,342 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 163,342 miles

1 reg lamp dim

off side front handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 3 Aug 2015 158,575 miles

offside handbrake low

Pass 4 Aug 2014 155,380 miles

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

offside handbrake slightly low

Pass 5 Aug 2013 152,327 miles

near side head light dim

Pass 15 May 2013 151,761 miles

near side head light slightly dim

Pass 14 May 2012 144,202 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 134,117 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)

Fail 13 May 2011 134,117 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 7 May 2010 124,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 11,554 miles

offside and nearside front link bars rubber boot split

Fail 6 May 2008 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 108,793 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 76,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,318 miles

N/S/F door will not unlock with central locking

Slight dampness around n/s/r suspension unit

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 HDG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD03 HDG, 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 HDG registered?

FD03 HDG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is FD03 HDG safe to buy?

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