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NG52 ZKF

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,251 mi
Last recorded205,251 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 205,251 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 198,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 190,357 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 190,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight bulbs different colours

Pass 2 Jul 2010 180,214 miles

Both sides front suspension units damp with fluid

Slight knocking on rear suspension and soft

Fail 1 Jul 2010 180,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both sides front suspension units damp with fluid

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight knocking on rear suspension and soft

Pass 30 Jun 2009 170,090 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 158,407 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 158,387 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 142,704 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 142,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 99,091 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TRavel on handbrake

Pass 10 Feb 2006 54,178 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

retested for taxi r/d/c 52 plate

Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,022 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 54,020 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre is sightly out of shape

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 ZKF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZKF, 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 ZKF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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