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AO53 NPG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,496 mi
Last recorded181,496 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 181,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 172,343 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 172,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 163,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 157,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 150,791 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 143,030 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 137,135 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 131,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,103 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 114,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 107,068 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 85,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,953 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever only working hand brake on last half of travel

osf brake binding

osf brake disc inner surface corroded

osf tyre worn to limit and bald on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,712 miles

nearside front pad warning sensor wires disconected

off side front inner brake disc surface corroded

off side rear outer brake disc surface corroded and pitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,521 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 64,400 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,750 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 55,750 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,529 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 45,529 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,893 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 33,893 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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AO53 NPG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO53 NPG, 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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AO53 NPG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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