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CP52 MWL

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,309 mi
Last recorded162,309 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 MWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 162,309 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/r backing plate corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 160,411 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 159,313 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 156,937 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 3 Feb 2017 150,168 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 141,765 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 141,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 133,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

The nearside rear suspesion strut boot is split

The parkingbrake efficency was met but wheels did not lock

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 133,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

The nearside rear suspesion strut boot is split

The parkingbrake efficency was met but wheels did not lock

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 127,624 miles

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

The nearside rear suspension cylinder rubber boot is split.

Pass 23 May 2013 121,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,557 miles

slight play from both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,380 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,651 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,681 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 47,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,478 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 26,229 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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CP52 MWL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green 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 CP52 MWL, 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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CP52 MWL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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