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HN53 KFU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,915 mi
Last recorded136,915 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 KFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 136,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 136,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 129,396 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing worn offside slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside struts (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever high on travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

plastic covers restricting view of some components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 119,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 106,771 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 63,517 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2012 49,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2011 40,406 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,894 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,363 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,635 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 26,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 20,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,181 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HN53 KFU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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