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SH53 LNZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

200,407 mi
Last recorded200,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 LNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 200,407 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 200,268 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 198,170 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 198,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 195,046 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 195,046 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 192,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 190,160 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 187,725 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 187,725 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 184,243 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 184,243 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 180,057 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 174,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 169,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 160,479 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 151,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 140,557 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 135,791 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 126,157 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 119,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 112,460 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 96,775 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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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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