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HY03 VVZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,463 mi
Last recorded112,463 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 VVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,463 miles

advise drivers inner door handle stiff in operation

advise nearside front strut has slight oil leak

advise offside front strut has slight oil leak

advise temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,310 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,310 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,322 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 90,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,313 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 76,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 72,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,332 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 64,332 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,741 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,632 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,924 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 44,924 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,216 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 VVZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY03 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

HY03 VVZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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