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HJ52 DVM

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,499 mi
Last recorded80,499 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 DVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,499 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,447 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,825 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,091 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,091 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,676 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 63,676 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,316 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,235 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,861 miles

o/s/f brake has got hot at some point †no defects at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,941 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 25,017 miles

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

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

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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HJ52 DVM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HJ52 DVM, 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 HJ52 DVM registered?

HJ52 DVM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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