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CV52 WNB

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,464 mi
Last recorded195,464 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 195,464 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 195,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leaks

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 183,068 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 183,068 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 189,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 168,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 158,118 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 146,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 137,220 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 118,588 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 118,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 87,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,580 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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CV52 WNB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV52 WNB, 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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What year was CV52 WNB registered?

CV52 WNB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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