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HV03 ULG

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,607 mi
Last recorded142,607 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 142,607 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 142,604 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise slight oil leak from o/s front suspension pipe

Fail 12 Apr 2018 142,603 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

advise slight oil leak from o/s front suspension pipe

Pass 19 Aug 2016 141,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 141,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding HANDBRAKE MECHANISM STICKING ON (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front disc pads more than 50% worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,376 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

rear exhaust box deterating

Pass 9 Jul 2014 119,759 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 119,759 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 108,110 miles

n/s and o/s headlamp lens deteriating

Pass 28 May 2012 98,738 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 98,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,066 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,521 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 88,464 miles

Both front struts have a slight misting of oil

Offside front tyre low on inside edge

Offside number plate bulb poor

Oil leaks present

Pass 28 May 2008 82,334 miles

rear brake inspection required n/s/r brake pad appear to be worn low

Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,800 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,971 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 ULG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ULG, 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 ULG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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