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HN03 NVP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,997 mi
Last recorded102,997 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 NVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 102,997 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre older than 10 years old

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Slight dampness from both suspension units

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 96,723 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Slight dampness from both suspension units

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

slight dampness from both front suspension units

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,638 miles

Nearside Front cuts in tyre sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

slight dampness from both front fluid suspension units

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,864 miles

Offside Front slight dampness around fluid suspension

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,818 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 59,810 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,765 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Dec 2013 56,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,138 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 53,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,574 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,738 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,334 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,236 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,009 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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HN03 NVP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HN03 NVP, 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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HN03 NVP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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