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HV53 WCC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,928 mi
Last recorded136,928 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 WCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 136,928 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 126,692 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 112,103 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 112,103 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,734 miles

Signs of n/s/f wheel contacting wheel arch liner but not fouling at time of test

Signs of white smoke emitting from exhaust during emissions check

Slight oil leak from cam cover area

Pass 25 Sep 2010 98,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,920 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 87,866 miles

rear calipers badly misaligned due to corrosion build up

Pass 14 Sep 2007 80,870 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,938 miles

Both rear tyres close to replacment

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 WCC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

HV53 WCC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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