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NX52 ULG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,683 mi
Last recorded152,683 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 ULG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 152,683 miles

o/s/f tyre edges slightly run off

Fail 22 Dec 2014 152,683 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/f tyre edges slightly run off

Pass 24 Jan 2014 147,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake warning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2014 147,857 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Dec 2012 131,692 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 131,670 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 113,694 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 113,694 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 97,667 miles

condition of nearside front tyre

condition of rear brake discs

condition of rear suspension pipes

dampness on nearside front suspension leg

offside front tyre worn faulty and close to limit

offside rear tyre worn uneven and on 2mm

play and noise in stearing rack

Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,417 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,916 miles

rust on rear suspension pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,062 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 57,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,673 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy rust in center exhaust

Fail 12 Jan 2007 45,473 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy rust in center exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight unbalance on rear brakes (offside lower)

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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NX52 ULG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NX52 ULG, 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 NX52 ULG registered?

NX52 ULG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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