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HW53 DJU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,744 mi
Last recorded73,744 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 DJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass smashed (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass smashed ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,312 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,385 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 49,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,072 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travell.

Offside front tyre is close to the legal limit.

Offside rear tyre is perrished.

Pass 15 May 2013 41,171 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 41,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 16 May 2012 37,926 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

Pass 3 May 2011 33,680 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 3 May 2011 33,680 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,649 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,268 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,912 miles

unable to measure brake pads. †undertray fitted. †

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 DJU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW53 DJU registered?

HW53 DJU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2003.

Is HW53 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 DJU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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