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HG53 VKC

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,806 mi
Last recorded78,806 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,806 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 78,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre deteriorated on tread face

nearside rear tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread and distorted on tread face

Fail 8 Dec 2014 69,486 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre deteriorated on tread face

nearside rear tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread and distorted on tread face

Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear suspesion cylinder slightly leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,584 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,424 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,649 miles

front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 15 Dec 2010 44,648 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,123 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,378 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,460 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,911 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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HG53 VKC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG53 VKC, 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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HG53 VKC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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