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HW03 KGX

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,315 mi
Last recorded108,315 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 KGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 108,315 miles

Front parking brake outer cables in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front parking brake efforts low

Nearside Front suspension fluid leak not on brakes at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres splitting in tread, ply or cord not visible

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 108,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front parking brake outer cables in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front parking brake efforts low

Nearside Front suspension fluid leak not on brakes at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres splitting in tread, ply or cord not visible

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,637 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak on suspension, close to brakes ()

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

Nearside Front parking brake effort low

Nearside Front suspension oil return pipe in poor condition

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,864 miles

Nearside Front parking brake cable in poor condition

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

temp repair to nearside front hydraulic strut return pipe

Fail 7 Feb 2017 99,860 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking strut (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front parking brake cable in poor condition

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,276 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,380 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,330 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 87,327 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,878 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 79,863 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,831 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,016 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 60,113 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 60,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,024 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and is also perrishing

offside front tyre is perrishing

Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,279 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,693 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre treads starting to distort

nearside inner cv gaiter has stone split in

Fail 28 Jun 2007 31,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre treads starting to distort

nearside inner cv gaiter has stone split in

Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,047 miles

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

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

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 KGX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KGX, 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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HW03 KGX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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