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NL03 KCG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,087 mi
Last recorded175,087 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 KCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2013 175,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seat belts slow to retract

offside rear suspension unit gaitor split .

rear wiper worn

undercovers loose

Pass 5 Mar 2012 167,142 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak top of engine?

noise from engine?

offside rear & nearside rear suspension pipes into spheres slightly bent ?

plastic skirts fitted ......unable to examine outer sills .

rear wiper worn

tailgate not opening ? acess through rear doors to examine boot .

Fail 5 Mar 2012 167,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noise from engine?

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak top of engine?

offside rear & nearside rear suspension pipes into spheres slightly bent ?

plastic skirts fitted ......unable to examine outer sills .

rear wiper worn

tailgate not opening ? acess through rear doors to examine boot .

Pass 2 Mar 2011 157,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

under tray missing

Fail 2 Mar 2011 157,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

under tray missing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 150,883 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Mar 2009 144,783 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 144,783 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 137,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 131,557 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 102,969 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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NL03 KCG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 NL03 KCG, 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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NL03 KCG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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