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NJ03 DXR

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,124 mi
Last recorded91,124 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 DXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2018 91,124 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear break pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round (3.6.B.4e)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 82,337 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,243 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 72,663 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 72,659 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,883 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,570 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,596 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 54,794 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 39,092 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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NJ03 DXR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NJ03 DXR, 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 NJ03 DXR registered?

NJ03 DXR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is NJ03 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 DXR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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