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NG52 ZKO

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

173,184 mi
Last recorded173,184 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 ZKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 173,184 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 173,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 157,026 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 156,722 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 141,101 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 141,101 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 131,057 miles

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

brake pipes have been greased

offside front inner door handle missing but door opens as intended

Pass 16 Feb 2013 131,057 miles

brake pipes have been greased

offside front inner door handle missing but door opens as intended

Fail 29 Jan 2013 130,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 124,544 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 124,544 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 88,555 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 88,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate starting to come away from backing plate

O/s/f door lock mech intermittently not opening

Fail 9 Jan 2008 77,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 77,195 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 62,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 62,807 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,682 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 ZKO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ZKO, 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 ZKO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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