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HK03 LWG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,294 mi
Last recorded132,294 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 LWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,294 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear suspension units damp

Fail 6 Mar 2013 132,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear suspension units damp

Fail 18 Feb 2013 132,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn low and unevenly across tread pattern and the offside rear tyre worn un evenly.

offside front brake binding

rear suspension units damp

Pass 6 Aug 2010 124,341 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 118,069 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 118,069 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 118,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2008 115,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 109,396 miles

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2006 75,904 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 LWG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK03 LWG registered?

HK03 LWG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is HK03 LWG safe to buy?

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