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HY53 UHN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,393 mi
Last recorded172,393 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 172,393 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Fail 12 Mar 2022 172,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 27 Feb 2021 166,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 166,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 160,440 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight corrosion to rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 19 Mar 2020 160,440 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight corrosion to rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2019 153,791 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 153,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,725 miles

Brake fluid low

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rera pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 145,725 miles

Brake fluid low

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rera pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 135,727 miles

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play detected in inner steering arms

Slight play detected in rear trailing arms forward mounts

Slight play detected in steering column joint

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR 4mm, NSR 4mm, NSF 5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 126,129 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to fuel tank strap

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Front tyres on 4mm and worn on inner edges

Oil leaks front & rear of engine - intercooler pippes

Play detected in inner steering arms

Play detected in lower steering column

Rear discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Rear tyres 6mm

Tow bar & plug secure

Pass 2 Mar 2015 115,888 miles

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 108,359 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,112 miles

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

Front disc`s worn

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 81,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front disc`s worn

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,033 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 61,032 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,763 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,593 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 46,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,450 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outer sidewall

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

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 UHN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HY53 UHN, 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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HY53 UHN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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