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HN53 YPP

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,569 mi
Last recorded120,569 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 120,569 miles

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

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 107,618 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 107,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 107,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 101,388 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Fail 9 Oct 2008 101,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,506 miles

very slight leaks from front shock absorbers.

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 YPP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPP, 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 YPP registered?

HN53 YPP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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