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GP53 NHX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,412 mi
Last recorded122,412 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 NHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 122,412 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension has slight leak

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 122,237 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension unit has slight leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 121,742 miles

Offside Rear suspension unit has slight leak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 120,392 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension unit has slight fluid leak

oil / hydraulic fluid leak in lower engine bay area

Pass 19 Nov 2015 117,915 miles

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

slight fluid leak from offside rear suspension unit

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 117,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight fluid leak from offside rear suspension unit

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 115,428 miles

possible power steering leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 112,029 miles

bonnet release lever tight

possible gearbox oil leak

power steering fluid leak

suspension fluid leak from offside rear unit

Fail 26 Nov 2013 112,029 miles

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

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

bonnet release lever tight

possible gearbox oil leak

power steering fluid leak

suspension fluid leak from offside rear unit

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 103,318 miles

nearside front suspension leg slightly damp

Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,959 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 83,065 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 83,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,007 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 71,007 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,711 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Dec 2006 37,119 miles

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)

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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GP53 NHX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GP53 NHX, 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 GP53 NHX registered?

GP53 NHX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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