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HV03 HHL

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

168,436 mi
Last recorded168,436 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 168,436 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area, plastic covers not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 167,486 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 163,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

suspension breather pipe split but not affecting operation of unit

Pass 9 Mar 2020 159,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 155,195 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 149,008 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 148,149 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 146,184 miles

nsf strut damp

Pass 16 Mar 2015 141,756 miles

Emmissions test carried out however no smoke detected

Nearside rear susupention unit is slightly damp and nearside front strut also slightly damp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 135,549 miles

O/S/F shock damp

rear brake pipes showing signs of rust

underside rusty and rubbers perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 131,656 miles

nearside & offside parking brake outer cables deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2012 125,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Mar 2012 125,506 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,652 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,479 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,747 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,665 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 HHL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HHL, 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 HHL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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