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HN53 OLB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,668 mi
Last recorded90,668 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 OLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 90,668 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 90,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,778 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 79,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,920 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 67,920 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,873 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,082 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 OLB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OLB, 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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What year was HN53 OLB registered?

HN53 OLB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HN53 OLB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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