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HW03 CZC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,340 mi
Last recorded155,340 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 CZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 155,340 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 155,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2019 155,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 152,945 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 149,628 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 149,628 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 139,610 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 139,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 136,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2015 136,532 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2013 125,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 118,888 miles

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

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

plastic sill and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,710 miles

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Mar 2010 106,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,927 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 99,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 91,501 miles

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

O/S/R tyre on 3mm

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 91,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre on 3mm

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,548 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,105 miles

Both rear calipers kicked very close to 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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HW03 CZC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HW03 CZC, 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 HW03 CZC registered?

HW03 CZC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is HW03 CZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 CZC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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