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LW03 HCP

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,662 mi
Last recorded121,662 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 HCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,662 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is perishing

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Central rear hydraulic pipes are slightly corroded

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber has a misting of fluid

Under bonnet offside front hydraulic components have a misting of fluid

Pass 5 May 2016 119,100 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 119,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 113,017 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 113,017 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 104,911 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 97,292 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 97,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 89,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 May 2011 83,327 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 77,210 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and worn unevenly

Pass 21 May 2010 77,210 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and worn unevenly

Fail 24 Apr 2009 68,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front inner tyre tread worn.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,494 miles

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

offside front inner tyre tread worn.

Fail 9 May 2008 62,965 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 May 2008 62,965 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 54,895 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,366 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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LW03 HCP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LW03 HCP, 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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LW03 HCP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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