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HW53 AOD

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,995 mi
Last recorded85,995 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,995 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,260 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,883 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 37,200 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,200 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 30,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,902 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 AOD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AOD, 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 HW53 AOD registered?

HW53 AOD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HW53 AOD safe to buy?

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