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NA53 GXE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,730 mi
Last recorded136,730 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 GXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 136,730 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 130,056 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased suspension pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jul 2014 130,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jun 2013 120,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wing and light lense damaged lense repair becoming ineffective

stop warning light showing on dash

suspension pipes at rear corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 120,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wing and light lense damaged lense repair becoming ineffective

stop warning light showing on dash

suspension pipes at rear corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 109,815 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 18 Jun 2012 109,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 99,233 miles

offside mirror glass approaching failure stage

unable to check brake pads fully

Fail 16 Jun 2011 99,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror glass approaching failure stage

unable to check brake pads fully

Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,411 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 89,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,667 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 78,667 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,446 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 GXE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NA53 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

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

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