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CV53 HNN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,555 mi
Last recorded181,555 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 HNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 181,555 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 176,294 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 176,177 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 168,570 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 168,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 156,741 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 156,521 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 146,600 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 135,789 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 122,141 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 122,137 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 107,667 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 92,678 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,548 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,392 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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CV53 HNN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 CV53 HNN, 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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CV53 HNN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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