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HY03 ORN

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,595 mi
Last recorded95,595 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ORN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 95,595 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 95,595 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,631 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,550 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,456 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,102 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,517 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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HY03 ORN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY03 ORN, 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 HY03 ORN registered?

HY03 ORN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HY03 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 ORN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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