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HG03 OBM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,990 mi
Last recorded169,990 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 169,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 9 May 2017 169,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight damage to front number plate

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 145,246 miles

Evidence of oil weep n/s/f suspension unit

Evidence of tyre contact both front inner wheel arches

Plastic covers liners and trays preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs

Various small chips on windscreen

Fail 11 May 2016 144,917 miles

Rear fog lamp not working Not the bulb (1.3.2b)

Evidence of oil weep n/s/f suspension unit

Evidence of tyre contact both front inner wheel arches

Plastic covers liners and trays preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 7 May 2015 119,740 miles

Chip centre of windscreen

Front seat belts slow operation

N/s/f brake pad warning wires adrift

N/s/r tyre deteriorated and worn to limits

Slight weap n/s/f suspension leg

Smoke emission close to limits

Some deterioration to o/s/f parking brake cable

Some heat discolouration to front brake discs

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Some uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2015 119,301 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both front seat belts slow operation

Chip in centre of windscreen

Front n/s brake pad wires adrift

Parking lever dead (no spring back)

Slight weap n/s/f suspension leg

Smoke emission high for m odel and close to limits

Some uneven wear to front tyres and o/s worn close to service limits

Fail 22 Apr 2015 118,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Both front seat belts slow operation

Chip in centre of windscreen

Front n/s brake pad wires adrift

N/s/r tyre worn to limits

Slight weap n/s/f suspension leg

Smoke emission high for m odel and close to limits

Some uneven wear to front tyres and o/s worn close to service limits

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r suspension unit damp

Fail 25 Apr 2014 95,216 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r suspension unit damp

Pass 1 May 2013 86,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 1 May 2013 86,871 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 May 2012 80,131 miles

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

slight corrosion on offside front top suspension strut

Fail 14 May 2012 80,131 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on offside front top suspension strut

Pass 23 May 2011 72,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2010 66,103 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 56,672 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,490 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 27,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

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 OBM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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