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HW53 AKZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,215 mi
Last recorded200,215 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 AKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 200,215 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 200,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 190,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 185,452 miles

Nearside rear suspension gaiter slightly split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 182,853 miles

osr suspension leg gaiter split

Pass 20 Sep 2012 178,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 159,424 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 143,281 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 125,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 125,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 108,689 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 108,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 89,399 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 89,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,364 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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HW53 AKZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW53 AKZ, 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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HW53 AKZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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