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NC52 GBF

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,796 mi
Last recorded117,796 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 GBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 117,796 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 102,427 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 98,400 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,130 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,813 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 76,792 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 63,942 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,831 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,273 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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NC52 GBF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NC52 GBF, 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 NC52 GBF registered?

NC52 GBF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is NC52 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC52 GBF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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