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FG03 NHN

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,346 mi
Last recorded90,346 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 NHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 90,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,167 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner rack joint

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,028 miles

n/s/f suspension leg damp with oiul

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,567 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall heavily scuffed

Fail 30 Jan 2014 80,596 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

nearside front outer tyre wall heavily scuffed

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working, customer advised it as having been disconnected

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,180 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not working, customer advised it as having been disconnected.

nearside wiper blade starting to split at end

very slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,692 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working. customer advises it has been disconnected.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 71,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre rear stop lamp not working. customer advises it has been disconnected.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,025 miles

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

centre high level stop lamp has been disconnected.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 68,025 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre high level stop lamp has been disconnected.

exhaust tail box deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 64,042 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,909 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,137 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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FG03 NHN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG03 NHN, 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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FG03 NHN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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