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FY03 HWB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 HWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 79,909 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 77,467 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 77,464 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,732 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 74,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,821 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 67,434 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,112 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear slight misting of oil on suspension components

Pass 10 May 2019 63,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 63,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 58,469 miles

slight weep of oil on both rear suspension units

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 53,921 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2017 53,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hand brake cable (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 49,460 miles

BOTH REAR HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION UNITS DAMP

Pass 7 May 2015 46,592 miles

1/ O/S + N/S/R SUSPENSION UNITS DAMP

Fail 7 May 2015 46,592 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

1/ O/S + N/S/R SUSPENSION UNITS DAMP

Pass 12 May 2014 43,971 miles

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Fail 12 May 2014 43,971 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Pass 8 May 2013 40,540 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 40,540 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 37,587 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 33,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 28,372 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 24,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,719 miles

slight perishing of o/s front & rear tyre side walls

Pass 14 May 2007 11,610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,292 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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FY03 HWB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY03 HWB, 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 FY03 HWB registered?

FY03 HWB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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