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NG53 ODU

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

258,129 mi
Last recorded258,129 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 ODU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 258,129 miles

Centre lower windscreen cracked outside swept area

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 233,089 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 172,789 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 172,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 115,653 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 84,328 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 64,799 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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NG53 ODU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NG53 ODU, 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 NG53 ODU registered?

NG53 ODU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is NG53 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG53 ODU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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