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HV03 HGL

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,847 mi
Last recorded136,847 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 136,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 134,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 131,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 130,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 128,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 127,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Steering box has seepage ORB (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 125,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 122,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,414 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 110,860 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 31 Oct 2013 104,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,189 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,568 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front anti-roll bar linkage has split boots

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,940 miles

both front anti roll bar linkage rods have split boots

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,335 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 67,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,732 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front pads starting to wear

Pass 9 Feb 2006 17,635 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 17,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high 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 HGL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HGL, 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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HV03 HGL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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