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NC52 HFB

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,126 mi
Last recorded117,126 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 HFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 117,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 113,333 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

undertray and eng.cover fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 113,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe under rad (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

undertray and eng.cover fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,218 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under rad (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eng.cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,476 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

eng.man.light on

undertrays and eng.cover fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,476 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

eng.man.light on

undertrays and eng.cover fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 111,100 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,264 miles

covers on sills

undertrays and eng. covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 108,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng.man.light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng.man.light on

Pass 28 Feb 2013 104,912 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,887 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,241 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 85,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 79,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 79,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,789 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 HFB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFB, 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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NC52 HFB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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