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NV53 HZE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,164 mi
Last recorded103,164 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 HZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 100,637 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 100,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,976 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,763 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 74,763 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,009 miles

nearside rear suspenision sphere has slight leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,070 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 47,145 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,307 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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NV53 HZE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NV53 HZE, 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 NV53 HZE registered?

NV53 HZE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is NV53 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 HZE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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