MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Offside Rear sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear under body corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to the rear box section of chassis
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
fuel tank straps corroded
under trays fitterd on time of test
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
brake disc back plate corroding x2
fuel tank strap corroded
Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front suspension units damp
both rear brake dust cover corroded
engine covers fitted
tank strap corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Under trays and engine covers fitted.
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
engine and under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking suspension cylinder (5.3.5 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
engine and under body covers fitted
n/s front wiper blade split and not clearing screen
Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge and cracking on tread face (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened strut return pipe (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge and cracking on tread face (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s front (2.7.3)
engine and under body covers fitted
n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on tread face
n/s front wiper split
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel pipe leaking o/s centre of car (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge and cracking on tread face (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened strut return pipe (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge and cracking on tread face (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s front (2.7.3)
engine and under body covers fitted
engine oil low
n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on tread face
n/s front wiper split
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened one front to rear (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s front (2.7.3)
all four tyres cracking on tread face
engine and under body covers fitted
n/s and o/s front hand brake cables outer casing split and bunching up
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened one front to rear (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s front (2.7.3)
all four tyres cracking on tread face
engine and under body covers fitted
n/s and o/s front hand brake cables outer casing split and bunching up
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded the green front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s front (2.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on tread face
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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NX03 TNL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 NX03 TNL, 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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NX03 TNL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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