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HJ03 WPE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

381,588 mi
Last recorded381,588 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 WPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 381,588 miles

NOTE sill covers preven t full inspection

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 343,782 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight damage to windscreen

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2010 343,782 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

NOTE plastic covers fitted

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2009 317,352 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

damage to windscreen

n/s rear tyre wearing close to wear markers

oil leak

slight play/wear in ends of steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2009 285,466 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 285,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 255,826 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in n/s front lower swivel, replace

Fail 8 Oct 2008 255,783 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

slight play in n/s front lower swivel, replace

Pass 27 Mar 2008 216,867 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection

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

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2008 216,858 miles

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

NOTE sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection

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)

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2007 135,946 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2007 135,946 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2006 69,268 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 69,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion starting on both rear brake discs

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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HJ03 WPE 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 57.1%.

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 HJ03 WPE, 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 HJ03 WPE registered?

HJ03 WPE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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