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NG53 WFZ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,467 mi
Last recorded139,467 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 WFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 139,467 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 126,613 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 117,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,348 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,897 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 41,980 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 41,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 30,149 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 WFZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WFZ, 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 WFZ registered?

NG53 WFZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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