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NH03 VAX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,676 mi
Last recorded141,676 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 VAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 141,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 141,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 130,771 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 130,761 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 121,306 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 121,306 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 120,096 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

nail in offside rear tyre

rear suspension units has slight misting of oil

slight gearbox oil leak

turbo intercooler leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2011 120,096 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

nail in offside rear tyre

rear suspension units has slight misting of oil

slight gearbox oil leak

turbo intercooler leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2010 118,660 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 116,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s outer handbrake cables deteriorated!

slight dampness on rear suspension units

Pass 29 Jan 2009 116,827 miles

n/s outer handbrake cables deteriorated!

slight dampness on rear suspension units

Pass 26 Jan 2008 115,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 112,559 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 89,566 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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NH03 VAX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NH03 VAX, 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 NH03 VAX registered?

NH03 VAX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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