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NG52 ZDC

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,045 mi
Last recorded123,045 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 117,617 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 117,617 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 114,509 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,125 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 111,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,083 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 108,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 104,825 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,674 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 57,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,967 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 53,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 50,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,522 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,242 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 47,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,700 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 38,531 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,472 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,726 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 ZDC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

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

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