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HG03 DVT

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,520 mi
Last recorded149,520 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 DVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 149,520 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 149,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 140,906 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 140,906 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,881 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 123,881 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 119,026 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 119,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 113,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspension fluid low

Fail 14 Mar 2012 113,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

suspension fluid low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,871 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 107,871 miles

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 100,077 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 100,077 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,574 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 80,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,115 miles

nsf anti roll bar drop link is worn at one end

Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,500 miles

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

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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HG03 DVT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 HG03 DVT, 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 HG03 DVT registered?

HG03 DVT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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