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HN53 OKJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,004 mi
Last recorded122,004 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 OKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 114,945 miles

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

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

Rear pads fitted may be incorrect as they appear to extend past disc and this cause issues as they wear.

engine management lamp on

Fail 2 Mar 2018 114,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

engine management lamp on. engine missfire

Fail 31 Jul 2017 114,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Gas suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine Management Light on

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,939 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,358 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,508 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)

wipers slightly split at ends

Fail 24 Sep 2010 74,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,203 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,472 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,270 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 OKJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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