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NL03 OZD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,013 mi
Last recorded99,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 99,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 81,507 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside hand brake poor

offside hand brake sticking on and slow to release

Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,507 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside hand brake poor

offside hand brake sticking on and slow to release

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,973 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 58,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,155 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 53,323 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,065 miles

front brake discs reduced in thickness approaching replacement stage

unable to check rear brake pads fully

Fail 7 Mar 2008 45,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

front brake discs reduced in thickness approaching replacement stage

unable to check rear brake pads fully

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,501 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,636 miles

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

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

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 OZD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OZD, 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 NL03 OZD registered?

NL03 OZD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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