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CW52 HPZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,148 mi
Last recorded138,148 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 HPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 138,148 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 125,155 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 112,494 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 100,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 90,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 80,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 72,730 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 72,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 66,824 miles

Nearside Front full size spare wheel fitted

Fail 22 May 2019 66,824 miles

Nearside Front full size spare wheel fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 55,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 55,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 46,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 42,576 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a worn outer edge

Nearside Rear slight fluid loss from suspension unit

Pass 22 May 2015 40,925 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 35,854 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,316 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 28,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 25,662 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 25,662 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 22,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 14,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,769 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 11,373 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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CW52 HPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CW52 HPZ, 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 CW52 HPZ registered?

CW52 HPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is CW52 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW52 HPZ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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