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CW53 HLM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,778 mi
Last recorded121,778 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 121,778 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 121,771 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened Pipe to shock absorber broken. (2.4.D.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 109,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2015 109,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2014 97,736 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 97,722 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,628 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,050 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,718 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,693 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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CW53 HLM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CW53 HLM, 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 CW53 HLM registered?

CW53 HLM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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