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HV03 HHD

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,951 mi
Last recorded69,951 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 69,951 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 69,948 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 63,755 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,179 miles

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

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

slight play off side part of steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2009 59,080 miles

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

Minor leak on offside front suspension unit.

Minor play in offside steering rack.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,763 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,321 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 36,261 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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 HHD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel 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 HHD, 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 HHD registered?

HV03 HHD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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