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NV03 ANR

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,033 mi
Last recorded150,033 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 ANR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 150,033 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 150,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 140,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 140,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 133,348 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 125,691 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 125,690 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 114,989 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 114,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,325 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 90,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,391 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,054 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 61,712 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,032 miles

Both front shockers slightly damp

Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front shockers slightly damp

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,000 miles

nearside front shocker slightly damp.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,898 miles

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,175 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust corroded

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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NV03 ANR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 NV03 ANR, 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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NV03 ANR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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