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SA53 NKT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,498 mi
Last recorded77,498 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 NKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,498 miles

Engine stop light on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Ns wing mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 77,498 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional tire, wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine stop light on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Ns wing mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,998 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 55,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 54,601 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,101 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 53,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,025 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,052 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,728 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 36,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,045 miles

windscreen has damage outside zone a an drivers swept area

Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,973 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,274 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,366 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,526 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)

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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SA53 NKT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA53 NKT, 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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SA53 NKT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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