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ND53 GYG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,144 mi
Last recorded107,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 GYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2019 107,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed [Both] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [Both] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,522 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

slight play in O/S/R axle bush

Fail 18 Oct 2017 88,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under-trays fitted

slight play in O/S/R axle bush

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,017 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking in the tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2016 86,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking in the tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2015 81,737 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 81,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 78,689 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,879 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside steering rack end worn

Fail 18 Oct 2013 74,876 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside steering rack end worn

Fail 9 Oct 2012 71,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,460 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,459 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,829 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,088 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 55,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,250 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,934 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,520 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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ND53 GYG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ND53 GYG, 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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ND53 GYG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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