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CE03 NBK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,193 mi
Last recorded155,193 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 NBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 155,193 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 155,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 142,588 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 142,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 120,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,836 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 101,833 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 69,417 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 50,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,531 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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CE03 NBK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE03 NBK, 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 CE03 NBK registered?

CE03 NBK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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