MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,655 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION GAITER IS DAMP
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN
REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORROSION
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS DETERIORATED
NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION GAITER IS DAMP
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN
REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORROSION
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NEARSIDE SUSPENSION UNIT IS DAMP UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OR SOURCE
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SAT NAV CRADLE REMOVED DURING PRE CHECKS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NEARSIDE SUSPENSION UNIT IS DAMP UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OR SOURCE
SAT NAV CRADLE REMOVED DURING PRE CHECKS
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT DAMP
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT DAMP
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DOWN TO 3MM ON OUTSIDE EDGE
ADVISE ALIGNMENT CHECK DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR ON TYRES
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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NV53 PHJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
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 NV53 PHJ, 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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NV53 PHJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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