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NA03 AOE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,461 mi
Last recorded130,461 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 AOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 130,461 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 121,427 miles

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

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

washers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2014 121,427 miles

washers poor

Pass 7 Aug 2013 115,216 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2013 115,316 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,457 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 104,541 miles

Signs of fluid leak rear axle area

Fail 20 Jul 2011 104,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Signs of fluid leak rear axle area

Pass 22 Jul 2010 97,841 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 97,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,276 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 82,276 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 71,216 miles

manufacturers cosmetic panelling fitted to underside of vehicle

offside rear brake disc worn and rusty on inner surface

suspect offside rear inner brake pad below limit but unable to fully inspect all linings

Pass 10 Mar 2006 59,678 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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NA03 AOE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA03 AOE, 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 NA03 AOE registered?

NA03 AOE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is NA03 AOE safe to buy?

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