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NV03 ZWN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,887 mi
Last recorded198,887 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 ZWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 198,887 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 198,857 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 185,959 miles

o/s/f wheel arch cover damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2017 185,969 miles

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/f wheel arch cover damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2016 176,503 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 176,165 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2015 166,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 166,028 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 157,799 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 157,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2013 150,939 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 142,822 miles

Nearside front suspension, slight leakage, keep check on.

Nearside front tyre, nail in tread.

Nearside rear tyre, screw in tread.

Oil leakage on engine, recommend further inspection.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 135,438 miles

Dampness on offside & nearside front suspension units, keep check on.

Signs of oil/fluid leakage at front of vehicle, recommend further investigation.

Unable to open offside passenger door from inside or outside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 126,077 miles

Nearside front suspension unit, signs of leakage, recommend attention/replace.

Offside rear passenger door, does not open from inside/outside of vehicle, recommend attention.

Oil leakage on engine, recommend further investigation.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 115,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 107,492 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 107,492 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 102,308 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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NV03 ZWN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWN, 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 ZWN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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