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HV53 ACF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,771 mi
Last recorded168,771 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 ACF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 168,771 miles

Front Oil leak light oil ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 168,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak light oil ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 165,396 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside steering rack gaiter breather pipe insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2016 165,394 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside steering rack gaiter breather pipe insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2015 159,492 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 159,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 15,071 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 13 Sep 2014 150,569 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 140,431 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 130,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chips to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 130,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chips to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 123,379 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chips to windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2011 123,377 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chips to windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2010 112,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre, quite worn

Fail 7 Sep 2010 112,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre, quite worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,246 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 97,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,253 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear tyres on 1.6mm tread depth, Chips in front screen, Plastic covers under side over brakes/steering, n/s plastic cover broken.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to open off side rear door

Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,029 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

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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HV53 ACF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HV53 ACF, 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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HV53 ACF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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