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HV03 ABU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,683 mi
Last recorded120,683 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ABU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 120,683 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 120,683 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,954 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 106,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,037 miles

Hi level stop lamp is inoperative

Fail 15 Aug 2013 93,028 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Hi level stop lamp is inoperative

Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,643 miles

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

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

rear silencer "tatty"

Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 33,874 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 22,737 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 22,737 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HV03 ABU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV03 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV03 ABU registered?

HV03 ABU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is HV03 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 ABU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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