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NG52 WNS

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

256,312 mi
Last recorded256,312 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 WNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2009 256,312 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

front bumper off side little insecure

near side head light aim slightly low

rea off side wheel have slightly noise not the wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2008 222,836 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 222,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 171,050 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 171,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seat belts slow to return

nearside rear inner door handle missing

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 WNS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 WNS, 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 NG52 WNS registered?

NG52 WNS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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