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FG03 NLR

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

149,939 mi
Last recorded149,939 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 NLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 149,939 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive both rear sphere gaiters damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 149,881 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake warning lamp wire broken

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

headlamp switch faulty

Pass 16 Mar 2017 143,699 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge close to limit at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2017 143,699 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge close to limit at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2017 143,480 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge has zero tread so unable to determine tyre life (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,595 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 136,519 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 122,823 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 122,822 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,160 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 121,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 115,615 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 115,615 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,163 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,182 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 100,180 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 92,813 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 92,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

smell of deisel

wear on brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,644 miles

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

indicators fading

wear on discs and pads

Fail 9 Feb 2008 71,625 miles

ADVISE STRONG FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/PITTED

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING NEARLY TO EXCESS REQUIRES ATTENTION

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT REQUIRES REPLACEMENT

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 71,625 miles

ADVISE STRONG FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/PITTED

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING NEARLY TO EXCESS REQUIRES ATTENTION

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT REQUIRES REPLACEMENT

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,772 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 57,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,756 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 57,756 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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FG03 NLR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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