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SY53 NWP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,013 mi
Last recorded104,013 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 NWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2012 104,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

air bag fault message on dash

damage to offside front wheel

nearside front bottom ball joint boot small hole

offside front hand brake lever limited travel

offside rear number plate light lens missing

rear brake discs slight corrosion

service light on dash

slight play at offside front track rod end

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,145 miles

front tyres slight uneven wear

hand brake requires firm pull

offside rear number plate light lens missing

offside rear suspension pipe in very poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2011 94,137 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

air bag light on dash

both front tyres slight uneven wear

hand brake requires very firm pull

offside front brake pad very close to wear limit possible very early attenion required

suspension fluid pipe to offside rear unit in very poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,099 miles

nearside front track rod end rubber boot split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,569 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust body guard insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,126 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 45,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,543 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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SY53 NWP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY53 NWP, 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 SY53 NWP registered?

SY53 NWP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is SY53 NWP safe to buy?

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