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PN53 NDL

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,126 mi
Last recorded219,126 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 NDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 219,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 210,038 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 210,038 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 199,239 miles

hand brakecables outer casings broke

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 8 Oct 2010 175,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 152,483 miles

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

o/s/r brake has very slight bind

Fail 6 Oct 2009 135,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 135,536 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 112,049 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 81,324 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 81,324 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,240 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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PN53 NDL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PN53 NDL, 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 PN53 NDL registered?

PN53 NDL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is PN53 NDL safe to buy?

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