MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,473 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wing damaged
Nearside Rear Bumper clips missing and damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
fuel tank strap in poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wiring Cut (1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wing damaged
Nearside Rear Bumper clips missing and damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
fuel tank strap in poor condition
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs - corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses- approaching limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
wiring to nearside front brake warning sensor is broken - no serious risk of short circuit
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs - corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses- approaching limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
wiring to nearside front brake warning sensor is broken - no serious risk of short circuit
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
outer side wall of nearside front tyre damaged
power steering hose damp
service light on
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside 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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both wiper blades are beginning to split and will soon require replacement
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both wiper blades are beginning to split and will soon require replacement
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake disc showing signs off corrosion
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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NL53 VXV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 NL53 VXV, 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 VXV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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