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NL53 CVR

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,687 mi
Last recorded147,687 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 CVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 147,687 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 11 Jan 2023 147,674 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2022 143,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 131,625 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components from test

Fail 15 Jan 2021 131,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components from test

Pass 24 Jan 2020 121,758 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,049 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,108 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 94,753 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle row (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

advise both front wipers slightly smearing

advise nearside headlamp, dip beam pattern poor

advise rear wiper inop

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,231 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 88,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,157 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 69,350 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,350 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,604 miles

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

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicators

Fail 5 Aug 2010 53,604 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicators

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,086 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,531 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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NL53 CVR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NL53 CVR, 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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NL53 CVR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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