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HG03 TWN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,123 mi
Last recorded137,123 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 TWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 137,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 137,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 124,350 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 124,338 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 113,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2015 113,564 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 103,603 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,229 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,704 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,549 miles

nearside outer casing of handbrake cable deteriorating

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 21 Apr 2011 77,549 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside outer casing of handbrake cable deteriorating

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 67,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 58,203 miles

nearside rear door does not open

Fail 30 Apr 2009 58,203 miles

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

nearside rear door does not open

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,373 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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HG03 TWN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG03 TWN, 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 HG03 TWN registered?

HG03 TWN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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