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NV53 PHJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

73,655 mi
Last recorded73,655 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 PHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,655 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 73,399 miles

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) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,906 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 67,906 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,220 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 63,218 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 55,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,276 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 50,263 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,608 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION GAITER IS DAMP

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORROSION

Fail 2 Jun 2011 43,608 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2010 36,115 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 36,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,391 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 29,391 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,663 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT DAMP

Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 19,609 miles

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?

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 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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