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HW53 HJY

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,556 mi
Last recorded76,556 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 HJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2018 76,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Non-Repairable ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 68,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 67,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,101 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 59,054 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both lower (2.2.C.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,518 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,424 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 52,424 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 47,835 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,530 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 44,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,392 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,029 miles

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

front plate delaminating

near side rear door not opening

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,867 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,507 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 HJY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red 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 HW53 HJY, 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 HJY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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