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NX53 ZWN

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,716 mi
Last recorded186,716 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 ZWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2016 186,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear hydro pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 174,246 miles

Front Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

Fail 16 Dec 2015 174,246 miles

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

Front Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

Pass 3 Feb 2015 165,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SUSP\PIPES REAR METAL POOR AS MARKED RUBBER RETURNS FRONT DISLOCATED

Fail 29 Jan 2015 165,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SUSP\PIPES REAR METAL POOR AS MARKED RUBBER RETURNS FRONT DISLOCATED

Pass 31 Dec 2013 152,033 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 151,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 135,874 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr tyre starting to crack on wall

spanner light on

Fail 3 Jan 2013 135,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr tyre starting to crack on wall

spanner light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 119,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 110,629 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 110,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 105,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,901 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 75,887 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2007 75,887 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,735 miles

wipers smearing screen †o/s inner c.v boot leaking †dampness around n/s/f strut †scoring to rear brake discs †o/s/r tyre on 2mm †n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

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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NX53 ZWN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NX53 ZWN, 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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NX53 ZWN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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