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NB03 GVV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,011 mi
Last recorded122,011 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 GVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,011 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 122,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 113,809 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,439 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 103,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,891 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 91,561 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,235 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 86,234 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,661 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 78,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,876 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 72,876 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side wiper split.

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,309 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 66,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,965 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both parking brake pivots on calipers starting to sieze

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2008 50,573 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 43,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 33,756 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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NB03 GVV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NB03 GVV, 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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NB03 GVV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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