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HY52 UGZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,678 mi
Last recorded190,678 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 UGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 190,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 190,189 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both bulbs fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 165,475 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 140,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine warning light is on

front wipers are starting to smear

oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Feb 2014 140,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light is on

front wipers are starting to smear

oil leak from engine area

Pass 12 Jan 2013 113,079 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear section of exhaust deteriorating

spare tyre deflated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 93,288 miles

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Fail 9 Jan 2012 93,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 64,525 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,530 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,155 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 10 Jan 2008 33,149 miles

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,883 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 10 Jan 2006 17,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Unable to inspect outer sills

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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HY52 UGZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HY52 UGZ, 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 HY52 UGZ registered?

HY52 UGZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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