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NH53 CFE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,722 mi
Last recorded80,722 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 CFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,722 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension bowl (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,977 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight misty

Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,795 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 69,794 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,253 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,435 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 58,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,338 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 53,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NH53 CFE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NH53 CFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH53 CFE registered?

NH53 CFE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is NH53 CFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH53 CFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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