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HV53 FTA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,635 mi
Last recorded151,635 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 151,635 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 151,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 141,889 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 141,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 137,155 miles

N/s/r center cap missing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 123,415 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 110,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,415 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 99,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,461 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 77,460 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,968 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

pin hole o/s/f c/v gaitor

rear tyres getting low

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 FTA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FTA, 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 HV53 FTA registered?

HV53 FTA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is HV53 FTA safe to buy?

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