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HK03 FYC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,900 mi
Last recorded147,900 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 FYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 147,900 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 147,861 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 137,563 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 122,181 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear wiper / n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2011 122,181 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear wiper / n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2009 108,608 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 108,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 106,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2008 79,704 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 63,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 41,277 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 41,277 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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HK03 FYC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HK03 FYC, 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 HK03 FYC registered?

HK03 FYC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is HK03 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 FYC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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