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MW53 NDU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,455 mi
Last recorded110,455 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 NDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

slight lip on front discs

Fail 26 Oct 2015 110,455 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

slight lip on front discs

Fail 17 Jul 2015 110,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs in poor condition /front pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 108,136 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 10,888 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,331 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

N/S/WINDSCREEN WIPER IS WORN

THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

THE FRONT SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE DAMP AND WORN

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

front brake pads look worn low

Fail 16 Jul 2011 98,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

N/S/WINDSCREEN WIPER IS WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY PITTED

THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

THE FRONT SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE DAMP AND WORN

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 94,550 miles

POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

ALL BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT IS DULL

O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN LOW

PART WORN TYRE FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

Fail 22 Jul 2010 94,546 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ALL BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT IS DULL

O/S/ SIDE INDICATOR LAMP COVER IS MISSING

O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN LOW

POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,519 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 89,519 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,973 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight oil leaks from both front suspension struts

Pass 28 Jun 2007 78,214 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 72,424 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 72,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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MW53 NDU 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 55.6%.

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 MW53 NDU, 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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MW53 NDU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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