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HD52 HGZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,029 mi
Last recorded131,029 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 HGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 131,029 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2016 131,029 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 117,578 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread, offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge, keep a check.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,578 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread, offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge, keep a check.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 106,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 96,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 72,599 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 72,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 56,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,018 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,630 miles

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

front offside parking brake cable protective outer split, exposing inner cable

Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,251 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,655 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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HD52 HGZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

HD52 HGZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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