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HG03 FLB

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,021 mi
Last recorded130,021 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 FLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 130,021 miles

engine runs erratically!

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

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

exhaust emits a lot of smoke but does clear! advise further investigation

Fail 4 Nov 2016 129,766 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released high level (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

engine oil level is close to minimum!

engine runs erratically!

exhaust emits a lot of smoke but does clear! advise further investigation

Pass 19 Nov 2015 121,225 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 116,730 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 110,265 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 110,204 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,997 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,084 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,693 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,726 miles

front inner pads low?

slight play o/s/f outer anti roll link joint

Fail 20 Mar 2009 69,375 miles

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

front inner pads low?

slight play o/s/f outer anti roll link joint

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,280 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,009 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,582 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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HG03 FLB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG03 FLB, 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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HG03 FLB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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