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HV03 HGM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,623 mi
Last recorded110,623 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 110,623 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 110,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,862 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid low

front pads wearing

Fail 4 Jul 2008 72,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid low

front pads wearing

long handbrake traval

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,214 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 49,214 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 30,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,475 miles

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 HGM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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