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CV52 WZR

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,652 mi
Last recorded165,652 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 165,652 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 165,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 154,379 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 154,379 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 142,839 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 133,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 133,909 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 129,678 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 129,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 119,836 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 109,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 100,684 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 89,778 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 89,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,363 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 WZR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV52 WZR, 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 WZR registered?

CV52 WZR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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