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NJ03 TZW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,872 mi
Last recorded104,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 104,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 104,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

e.m.l. on

Fail 24 Jan 2017 83,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

e.m.l. on

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,002 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 81,097 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

front brake discs worn & in poor condition

front seatbelts slow to return

oil leak

rear brake discs worn & in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,401 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,257 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 52,257 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,523 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,217 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,592 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,666 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,564 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 26,564 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 TZW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TZW, 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 TZW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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