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HW03 DVN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,806 mi
Last recorded91,806 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 DVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 91,806 miles

slight lds leak,slight cracking to osr tyre,osr and nsr bump stops missing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,749 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 84,434 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 84,434 miles

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

N/S/F tyre baulding on outter edge.

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 80,828 miles

K light on (anti-pollution fault).

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

O/S/F tyre baulding on inner edge.

Slight LDS fluid leak.

Fail 2 May 2013 80,828 miles

K light on (anti-pollution fault).

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

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

O/S/F tyre baulding on inner edge.

Slight LDS fluid leak.

Pass 16 May 2012 76,913 miles

lds slight weap osf subframe area

Pass 16 May 2011 70,687 miles

o/s front fluid suspension has slight leak frsm pipe.

Pass 6 May 2010 65,728 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 65,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 59,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 56,657 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 56,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,818 miles

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 30 Jan 2007 36,240 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,096 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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HW03 DVN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DVN, 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 DVN registered?

HW03 DVN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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