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ND53 ZPE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

139,725 mi
Last recorded139,725 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 139,725 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 139,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 131,695 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 131,684 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 126,769 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 126,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 119,471 miles

underbody covers

Fail 18 Oct 2023 119,471 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

underbody covers

Pass 18 Oct 2022 115,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 113,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 113,296 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,449 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2019 109,449 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 106,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,456 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,193 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe from top of pump along front of engine (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted at time of test

offside front tyre beginning to perish

vehicle under covers fitted at time of test

wheel covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,193 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking cylinder (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking cylinder (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe from top of pump along front of engine (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted at time of test

offside front tyre beginning to perish

vehicle under covers fitted at time of test

wheel covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,126 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 94,126 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OSF + NSF (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 92,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front number plate damaged

advise front wipers smearing

advise o/s front jet washer jet poor

advise rear suspension pipes corroded

advise rear wiper worn

advise slight dampness around n/s rear suspension cylinder

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

advise unable to fully check boot floor

Fail 6 Nov 2014 92,166 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advise front wipers smearing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front number plate damaged

advise o/s front jet washer jet poor

advise rear suspension pipes corroded

advise rear wiper worn

advise slight dampness around n/s rear suspension cylinder

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

advise unable to fully check boot floor

Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,789 miles

Advise rear wiper split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 85,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise rear wiper split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,798 miles

Advise n/s/f brake pads low

Advise o/s/f brake pads low

Advise rear wiper split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 77,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f brake pads low

Advise o/s/f brake pads low

Advise rear wiper split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,344 miles

advise both front wheels very close to fowling wheel arch covers when checking lock to lock

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,796 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,819 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres outer edges 2to3mm

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,445 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 ZPE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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