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CW52 EWX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,655 mi
Last recorded115,655 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 EWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,655 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2017 110,089 miles

headlight patterns are fairly poor

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 May 2017 110,072 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlight patterns are fairly poor

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2016 105,511 miles

headlight patterns are deteriorated on both lamps

Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,804 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,353 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 92,352 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Dec 2011 82,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,860 miles

Both Rear tyres Close to Limit.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,327 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,952 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,513 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,463 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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CW52 EWX 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 86.7%.

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 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 CW52 EWX, 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 CW52 EWX registered?

CW52 EWX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is CW52 EWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW52 EWX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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