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HG03 XWC

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,888 mi
Last recorded96,888 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 XWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,888 miles

Additive fluid low message on

NSR suspension bump stop missing

NSR suspension cylinder seeping

OSR suspension bump stop perished

Fail 8 Jul 2015 96,888 miles

Additive fluid low message on

NSR suspension bump stop missing

NSR suspension cylinder seeping

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

OSR suspension bump stop perished

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 88,936 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2014 88,936 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2013 83,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2013 83,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,195 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 72,438 miles

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,990 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,369 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,079 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,778 miles

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

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 XWC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HG03 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

HG03 XWC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is HG03 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 XWC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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