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HK03 FYD

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,872 mi
Last recorded153,872 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 FYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2023 153,872 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 149,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 149,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both near limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake cable outer casings cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2020 140,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 140,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 133,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/s/r suspension unit damp

Pass 1 Nov 2018 126,073 miles

Both fronts and n/s/r tyre getting low

O/s/r suspension unit Damp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,623 miles

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

all brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres on legal limits 195/65/15

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped swept area

Fail 2 Nov 2016 111,526 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

windscreen chipped swept area

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

all brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres on legal limits 195/65/15

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 104,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs slightly worn

engine covers fitted

windscreen chipped swept area

Fail 5 Sep 2015 104,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs slightly worn

engine covers fitted

windscreen chipped swept area

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

windscreen chipped swept area

Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

windscreen chipped swept area

Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,479 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 86,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,080 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,196 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 58,196 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,169 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 30,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,351 miles

both front tyres and off side rear started to perish

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 FYD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HK03 FYD, 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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HK03 FYD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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