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T1 HNB

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,112 mi
Last recorded105,112 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 HNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 105,112 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp

Fail 8 Sep 2025 105,112 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel rail (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp

Pass 6 Sep 2024 101,748 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 99,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,236 miles

Nearside rear suspension unit damp

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber appears to have been wiped clean. Slight evidence of fluid leak

Offside Front Shock absorber appears to have been wiped clean, no evidence of fluid leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2019 88,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut/leg (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,538 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,197 miles

Nearside Rear suspension strut slight leak

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,169 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,668 miles

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for reading

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for reading

Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,956 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for reading

slight leak both side rear suspension struts

Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,753 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 58,999 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 54,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake balance on upper limit

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,768 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,149 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight leak offside suspension pipe

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,207 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,652 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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T1 HNB 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 80%.

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 T1 HNB, 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 T1 HNB registered?

T1 HNB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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