MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
surface pitting to all brake discs
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
surface pitting to all brake discs
n/s/f suspension unit damp
both rear brake disc inner faces slightly pitted
n/s door mirror cover loose
n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp
rear wiper blade split
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
both rear brake disc inner faces slightly pitted
n/s door mirror cover loose
n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp
rear wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NC53 NBG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 NC53 NBG, 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 NC53 NBG registered?
NC53 NBG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 December 2003.
Is NC53 NBG safe to buy?
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