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NG52 VYX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,427 mi
Last recorded167,427 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 VYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 167,427 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 159,588 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 159,587 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 145,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 111,385 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 111,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,580 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 87,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ARMS

Pass 28 Dec 2005 50,248 miles

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

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)

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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NG52 VYX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG52 VYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG52 VYX registered?

NG52 VYX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is NG52 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG52 VYX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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