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SF53 NGG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,690 mi
Last recorded72,690 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 NGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2013 72,690 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 62,741 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 55,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 31,747 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,334 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 11,947 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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SF53 NGG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF53 NGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF53 NGG registered?

SF53 NGG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SF53 NGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 NGG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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