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RN53 HNT

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,160 mi
Last recorded135,160 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 HNT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 135,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 126,339 miles

Central brake light not working

Pass 17 May 2017 116,382 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,585 miles

N/S/F brake binding

Slight leak O/S/R suspension

Pass 30 May 2014 96,230 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,140 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,741 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,278 miles

Slight play at NSF anti-roll bar drop link ball joints.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 55,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight play at NSF anti-roll bar drop link ball joints.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,612 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,808 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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RN53 HNT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,958 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 RN53 HNT, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RN53 HNT registered?

RN53 HNT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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