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HN03 SVL

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,524 mi
Last recorded87,524 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 SVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,524 miles

front discs lipped

front pads low

Pass 6 May 2017 77,521 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 77,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,847 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,671 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 31 Jan 2013 52,671 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,254 miles

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

unable to fully inspected due to covers and sheilds

Fail 10 Feb 2012 48,254 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

unable to fully inspected due to covers and sheilds

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,196 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2010 38,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,303 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,753 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,835 miles

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

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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HN03 SVL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HN03 SVL, 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 HN03 SVL registered?

HN03 SVL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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