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NM03 CVE

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,951 mi
Last recorded150,951 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM03 CVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 150,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 145,540 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 145,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 141,305 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 136,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 132,370 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear suspension sphere has minor weep of fluid

Offside front shock absorber has slight weep

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 28 Nov 2013 132,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear suspension sphere has minor weep of fluid

Offside front shock absorber has slight weep

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 17 Nov 2012 128,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 124,469 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 124,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 118,927 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 111,541 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 105,554 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 105,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wheel trim missing

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 8 Nov 2007 99,937 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,248 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,407 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 73,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

near side front tyre outer side wall scuffed and damaged.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off side front seat belt webbing frayed.

undershield fitted.

unswept area of front screen damaged.

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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NM03 CVE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 NM03 CVE, 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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NM03 CVE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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