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NV53 RZP

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,202 mi
Last recorded76,202 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 RZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,202 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 76,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,931 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 60,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,041 miles

Engine managment light on

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

Slight misting of oil on both rear hydraulic suspension struts

Fail 8 Aug 2014 57,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine managment light on

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

Slight misting of oil on both rear hydraulic suspension struts

Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,937 miles

Both rear tyres cracking sidewalls

Damage to nearside front radiator support bar

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2011 50,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,766 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,006 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,417 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,170 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,649 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 RZP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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