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NT52 DFL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,931 mi
Last recorded156,931 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT52 DFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 156,931 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 153,040 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 153,040 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 144,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 140,589 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 140,589 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 136,980 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 136,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 134,331 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 128,570 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 123,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 118,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 102,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 93,105 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 93,105 miles

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,773 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,218 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 71,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,919 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,570 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 55,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,626 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,522 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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NT52 DFL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NT52 DFL, 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 NT52 DFL registered?

NT52 DFL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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