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HN53 DDA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,687 mi
Last recorded60,687 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,444 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,530 miles

Both front handbrake cables .outer sleeve worn

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Front Shock absorber damp

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front handbrake outer cables fractured

n/s/f brake pads inner wearing low

Fail 25 Mar 2014 44,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner condition worn

n/s/f handbrake cable outer casing worn

n/s/f headlamp opaque

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner condition worn

n/s/f handbrake cable outer casing worn

n/s/f headlamp opaque

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/front handbrake outer cable exposed

n/s/front headlamp opaque

Fail 27 Mar 2012 35,302 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

have re atached inner wheel arch liner

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/front tyre side wall perished

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,302 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

have re atached inner wheel arch liner

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/front tyre side wall perished

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,859 miles

o/s front tyre side wall in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,560 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 19,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,818 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,166 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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HN53 DDA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HN53 DDA, 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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HN53 DDA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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