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NJ03 UCX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,510 mi
Last recorded161,510 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 161,510 miles

front bumper slighty loose

Fail 14 Feb 2019 161,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front bumper slighty loose

Pass 19 Jan 2018 131,795 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 131,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,013 miles

rear number plate deteriorated-rear brake discs corroded and slightly juddering-front to rear brake pipes corroded-steering rack play-front brakes juddering-ball joint boots deteriorated-o/s/f tyre worn low and edges worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 115,423 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 115,423 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 112,409 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,616 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 104,616 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,966 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 95,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2013 87,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,609 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 70,534 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,573 miles

O/S/R tyre has a nail in tread.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,358 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,277 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 17,100 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 UCX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

NJ03 UCX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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