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NG03 AED

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,569 mi
Last recorded132,569 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 AED
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 132,569 miles

Central Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged as a slight oil leak (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [P] bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [P] bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,802 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 101,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Mar 2015 101,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Fail 4 Feb 2014 95,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,298 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,587 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,945 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 71,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 65,044 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,877 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,777 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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NG03 AED is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NG03 AED, 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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NG03 AED is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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