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HY53 NTE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,634 mi
Last recorded109,634 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 NTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2017 109,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,241 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 76,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,019 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,287 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,148 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,240 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,028 miles

The off side rear tyre tread depth has been reduced to 3.5mm. The legal limit is 1.6mm

The outer faces of both rear brake discs are corroded across approx 50% of their working surface. The rear discs will need replacing soon.

There is stone damage to the windscreen in zone "B" less than 40mm in diameter.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,745 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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HY53 NTE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY53 NTE, 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 HY53 NTE registered?

HY53 NTE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HY53 NTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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