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NJ03 OVP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,366 mi
Last recorded69,366 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,366 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,111 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,586 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,378 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,212 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 48,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear inner brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,520 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear inner brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,495 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,199 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,378 miles

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

osr door does not open from inside or outside the vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,374 miles

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

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)

osr door does not open from inside or outside the vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,526 miles

slight chip in o/s screen

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,779 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 OVP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVP, 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 NJ03 OVP registered?

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

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