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HN53 NKE

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,836 mi
Last recorded66,836 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 NKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 66,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,366 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 66,365 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,405 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,393 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,029 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,386 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,023 miles

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

both front tyres worn enevenly

Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 52,455 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 52,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Fail 28 Nov 2012 47,088 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,035 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,529 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,372 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,640 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 40,640 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 36,891 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight fluid leak from nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,632 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs worn close to minimum thickness required

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 NKE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NKE, 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 NKE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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