MOT Status
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79,909 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear slight misting of oil on suspension components
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))
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))
slight weep of oil on both rear suspension units
underbody covers fitted
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)
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)
BOTH REAR HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION UNITS DAMP
1/ O/S + N/S/R SUSPENSION UNITS DAMP
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
REAR DISCS RUSTY
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
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
slight perishing of o/s front & rear tyre side walls
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FY03 HWB safe to buy?
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