MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both dust covers perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
rear suspension pipes surface corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
rear suspension pipes surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))
vehicle fitted with undertrays and sill covers
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both rears slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
car fitted with under trays and sill covers hampering fully inspection of car
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
car fitted with under trays and sill covers hampering fully inspection of car
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH53 LNZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 SH53 LNZ, 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 SH53 LNZ registered?
SH53 LNZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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