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DA53 WPA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,744 mi
Last recorded105,744 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 105,744 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking Brake Cables Both Sides Chaffing (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 105,738 miles

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

Handbrake cables deteriorating

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,133 miles

Nearside Front Damage to wing / bumper

Pass 10 Mar 2022 103,813 miles

Nearside Front Damage to bumper and wing

Fail 10 Mar 2022 103,813 miles

Nearside Front Damage to bumper and wing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 102,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,326 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,810 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,955 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 97,955 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 94,127 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 94,127 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,630 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 91,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,968 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 88,968 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 84,262 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 84,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,788 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,869 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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DA53 WPA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DA53 WPA, 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 DA53 WPA registered?

DA53 WPA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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