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NL53 YXU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,682 mi
Last recorded111,682 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 YXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 111,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut damp

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damp

Fail 2 Jun 2018 111,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension strut damp

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damp

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,496 miles

Nearside Front fluid contamination to suspension and inner wheel arch, couldn't see actual leak but requires further investigation.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 104,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front fluid contamination to suspension and inner wheel arch, couldn't see actual leak but requires further investigation.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,230 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 88,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2015 88,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 83,457 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 78,324 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 May 2013 78,324 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 31 May 2012 75,371 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,578 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,864 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 57,024 miles
Fail 29 May 2009

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

Pass 23 May 2008 45,932 miles

O/S/F wheel binding border line limits

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,274 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,947 miles

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

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 YXU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXU, 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 NL53 YXU registered?

NL53 YXU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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