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NU03 VTA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,812 mi
Last recorded213,812 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 213,812 miles

All suspension pipes corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 213,812 miles

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

All suspension pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 201,500 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

oil level low

Pass 18 Aug 2016 193,206 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc slightly scored&corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 193,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake disc slightly scored&corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 185,457 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 185,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 175,644 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 175,607 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 162,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 162,084 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 151,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 151,673 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 140,431 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 130,787 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 119,300 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 105,753 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,161 miles

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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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NU03 VTA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU03 VTA, 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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NU03 VTA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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