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HV53 HMF

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,240 mi
Last recorded71,240 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 HMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 71,240 miles

Front engine under tray slightly insecure

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer protective casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2024 70,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit slight misting of oil

Offside Rear suspension unit slight misting of oil

Fail 3 May 2024 70,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit slight misting of oil

Offside Rear suspension unit slight misting of oil

Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,131 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 59,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 53,819 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Screw in o/s/r tyre in edge of tread

Fail 21 Jun 2018 44,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Screw in o/s/r tyre in edge of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,081 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,018 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,006 miles

rear nearside tyre edge worn

rear tyres small splits/ perished

slight play front anti-roll links joint slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,770 miles

rear nearside tyre inner edge worn

slight play front anti-roll bar links ball joints

tyres walls perished

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,166 miles

slight play anti-roll bar links

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,108 miles

slight play front anti-roll bar links

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,870 miles

slight play front anti-roll bar links

Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,595 miles

slight play front anti-roll bar links

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,812 miles

f/n/s tyre outer edge worn

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,796 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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HV53 HMF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HV53 HMF, 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 HMF registered?

HV53 HMF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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