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FA03 NLR

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,001 mi
Last recorded121,001 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 NLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2017 111,035 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre`s outer edge`s slightly worn

oil level low

Fail 16 Aug 2017 111,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyre`s outer edge`s slightly worn

oil level low

Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,818 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,024 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,798 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,976 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,391 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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FA03 NLR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FA03 NLR, 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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FA03 NLR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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