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HN03 USM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,290 mi
Last recorded126,290 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 USM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 126,290 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 126,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 121,760 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 121,759 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 112,754 miles

slight dampness on rear suspension spheres

Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,922 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 107,905 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,134 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,289 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 92,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,293 miles

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

Offside 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)

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 1 Oct 2009 79,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,624 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 75,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 75,752 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 61,365 miles

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

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

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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HN03 USM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN03 USM, 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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HN03 USM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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