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NY03 OTA

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,438 mi
Last recorded128,438 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 OTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 128,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 120,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 112,256 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,532 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 106,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,272 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 68,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,620 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 60,510 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,100 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,710 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,830 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 31,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,721 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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NY03 OTA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY03 OTA, 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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NY03 OTA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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