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WR03 HVG

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,439 mi
Last recorded175,439 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 HVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 175,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r suspension gaiter split

possible leak from suspension weak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 165,688 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 149,198 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 128,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 128,714 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 113,706 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 109,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 109,529 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 95,598 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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WR03 HVG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR03 HVG, 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 WR03 HVG registered?

WR03 HVG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is WR03 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 HVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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