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NA53 GXC

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,091 mi
Last recorded90,091 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 GXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside registration lamp holder lens missing

tyre size : 195/65 R15 91H

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,538 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn discs / advise inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / advise replacement / 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation / suspect suspension leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn / noisy operation / advise inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal high and clutch judder

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 12 Jul 2021 88,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link lower ball joint knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected suspension flexible pipe snapped (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn discs / advise inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / advise replacement / 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation / suspect suspension leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn / noisy operation / advise inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal high and clutch judder

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2020 84,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 84,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 76,732 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2018 71,205 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 71,205 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,619 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,535 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,910 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,903 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,707 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,191 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,056 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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NA53 GXC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NA53 GXC, 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 NA53 GXC registered?

NA53 GXC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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