MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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?
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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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