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HK03 EAW

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,307 mi
Last recorded114,307 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 EAW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2021 114,307 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, also inner and outer edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 110,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 103,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 97,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 89,984 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low

Nearside and offside side repeaters slightly discoloured

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 89,984 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low

Nearside and offside side repeaters slightly discoloured

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 81,798 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Possible slight leak of suspension fluid offside front

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 65,698 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,698 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 57,568 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 57,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 44,184 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 44,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,574 miles

Both front shocks slight leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 14,786 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 14,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,143 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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HK03 EAW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HK03 EAW, 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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HK03 EAW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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