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RV03 HFD

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,724 mi
Last recorded68,724 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 HFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 68,724 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 68,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,728 miles

engine undertrays fitted

front pads wearing low

nearside front shocker damp

slight play off side steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,782 miles

offside rear hydraulic sphere has a light mist of oil

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,380 miles

light mist of oil around nearside rear hydraulic suspension

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,046 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 24,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,531 miles

NSF tyre wearing at outer edge

OSR tyre wearing at outer edge

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,567 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,675 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,209 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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RV03 HFD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RV03 HFD, 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 RV03 HFD registered?

RV03 HFD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RV03 HFD safe to buy?

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