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HN53 JJY

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

194,112 mi
Last recorded194,112 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 JJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 194,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 20 Mar 2019 185,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 185,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 176,074 miles

Offside Rear Hydro elastic pipe slight corroded marked in white chalk

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 176,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydro elastic pipe slight corroded marked in white chalk

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 167,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 150,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 135,799 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 119,696 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 102,628 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,192 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 76,780 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 66,892 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 57,254 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,893 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,410 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,372 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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HN53 JJY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HN53 JJY, 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 JJY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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