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NX52 XML

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,968 mi
Last recorded165,968 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 XML
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 165,968 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 163,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front pads low. nearside pad wearing over disc

Pass 4 Dec 2013 155,517 miles

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

oil leak to engine/gearbox

slight misting of oil to osf suspension unit

Fail 22 Nov 2013 155,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leak to engine/gearbox

slight misting of oil to osf suspension unit

Pass 24 Aug 2012 146,818 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 137,519 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 137,401 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside and nearside front brake disc/s worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 124,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 115,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

N/s/f tyre soft.

N/s/f washers poor.

N/s/f wiper poor

O/s/f wiper on upside down

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 115,071 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

N/s/f tyre soft.

N/s/f washers poor.

N/s/f wiper poor

O/s/f wiper on upside down

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 106,264 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 95,980 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr mud flap insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2006 78,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 78,166 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,759 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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NX52 XML is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XML, 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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NX52 XML is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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