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HF03 YOV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,986 mi
Last recorded196,986 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 YOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 196,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 167,748 miles

Nearside Rear play in hub components

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 157,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 146,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front brake pad wear indicator wires are broken

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 145,830 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front brake pad wear indicator wires are broken

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 136,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted nearside rear seat

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 May 2014 136,593 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted nearside rear seat

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 128,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 128,869 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

sun visor loose

Pass 1 Jun 2012 114,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 114,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 105,816 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,860 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 93,796 miles

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

Advise rear bump stops missing

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,966 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 79,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 68,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f handbrake cable slight split outer casing

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,297 miles

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

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)

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due childseat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,886 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HF03 YOV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HF03 YOV, 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 HF03 YOV registered?

HF03 YOV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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