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NU53 OLB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,382 mi
Last recorded131,382 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 OLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,382 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge and has nail in it

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

chip in screen within 40mm

Pass 30 Aug 2016 115,428 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 115,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 95,132 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 95,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 80,140 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,140 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,335 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 63,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,231 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,125 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,572 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,048 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,901 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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NU53 OLB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU53 OLB, 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 NU53 OLB registered?

NU53 OLB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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