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FD03 HDL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,430 mi
Last recorded182,430 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 182,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear brake calipers close to rear wheels

Fail 19 Dec 2014 182,370 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear brake calipers close to rear wheels

Pass 30 Oct 2013 174,649 miles

both rear and n/s front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 23 Oct 2013 174,456 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

both rear and n/s front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2012 165,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 152,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2011 152,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2010 138,659 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 116,831 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,776 miles

o/s and n/s parking brake outer cables split

Fail 4 Apr 2008 97,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s and n/s parking brake outer cables split

Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,040 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 65,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 HDL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 HDL, 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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FD03 HDL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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