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HG52 XSX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,785 mi
Last recorded139,785 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 XSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 139,785 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 139,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 118,356 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

damage to offside front bumper

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2009 118,356 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to offside front bumper

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,325 miles

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

front number plate deteriated

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,790 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jan 2008 79,790 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,186 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,191 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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HG52 XSX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG52 XSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG52 XSX?

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What year was HG52 XSX registered?

HG52 XSX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is HG52 XSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 XSX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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