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HW03 HME

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear dust shields corroded

rear suspension unit damp

sill covers fitted

tank straps corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 102,664 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear dust shields corroded

rear suspension unit damp

sill covers fitted

tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 98,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,661 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,104 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 89,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,498 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 79,498 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,979 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,433 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,811 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2008 52,184 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 52,184 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,281 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 HME is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HME, 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 HME registered?

HW03 HME is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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