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HK03 PGV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

176,149 mi
Last recorded176,149 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 PGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 176,149 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 176,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 175,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 175,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 172,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 171,933 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 169,610 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 169,607 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 166,857 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 166,857 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 163,501 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 147,735 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 147,733 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 130,465 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 130,465 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 114,823 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 94,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,298 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 76,265 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 72,494 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 72,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 66,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 58,655 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,131 miles

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2006 38,623 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

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 PGV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HK03 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

HK03 PGV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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