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HD52 FKE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,710 mi
Last recorded106,710 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 FKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 106,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,692 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,159 miles

fuel tank strap shows signs of corrosion

sign of slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,676 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,754 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 94,696 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,492 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 91,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,369 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,344 miles

Air bag light indicates a fault which will soon be a reason for refusal.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 83,344 miles

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

Air bag light indicates a fault which will soon be a reason for refusal.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,228 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,494 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 74,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,676 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,202 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,736 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 52,676 miles

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

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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HD52 FKE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HD52 FKE, 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 HD52 FKE registered?

HD52 FKE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is HD52 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD52 FKE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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