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NG52 ZCN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,489 mi
Last recorded148,489 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 ZCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 148,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

most suspension pipes corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 148,474 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake performance not tested due to fluid leak and condition

most suspension pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 140,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 133,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 133,958 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 127,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 127,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s o/s rear disc pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 119,876 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 113,838 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 113,838 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 104,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 93,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 77,772 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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NG52 ZCN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZCN, 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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NG52 ZCN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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