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NJ03 KZE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,841 mi
Last recorded103,841 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 KZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 100,669 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 100,668 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 92,683 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 92,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 86,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,980 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 80,980 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,157 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 77,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs scored and corroded

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 70,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,775 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 60,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,173 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 53,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,877 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 45,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight freeplay on steering weal

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,965 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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NJ03 KZE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NJ03 KZE, 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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NJ03 KZE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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