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RN52 NNW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,672 mi
Last recorded187,672 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 NNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 187,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 181,806 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 175,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 163,973 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 152,216 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 141,803 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 132,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,331 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 112,331 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 95,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,525 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,487 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 94,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,522 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,211 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,675 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,707 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,572 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,794 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,639 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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RN52 NNW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN52 NNW, 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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RN52 NNW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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