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HV03 AED

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,617 mi
Last recorded82,617 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 AED
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 82,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,912 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,503 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,402 miles

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

outer sills plastic covered

underbody plastic covered

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,311 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,794 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,012 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 17,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 AED is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HV03 AED, 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 HV03 AED registered?

HV03 AED is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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