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CE53 WHC

2003 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,825 mi
Last recorded106,825 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 106,825 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by direction lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,810 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension unit contaminated

Pass 21 Aug 2020 102,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 100,896 miles

Central Rear Lower suspension Rubber pipe damp.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad low warning wire detached.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 93,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the outer edge.

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn.

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on the outer edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,416 miles

Front Lower Brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,631 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,631 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,592 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,539 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges, nearside rear tyre on 1.8mm

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,715 miles

rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,522 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,774 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 46,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,824 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,434 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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CE53 WHC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CE53 WHC, 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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CE53 WHC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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