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DE53 WCM

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,457 mi
Last recorded48,457 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,676 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 45,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,701 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 39,070 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,070 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,676 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,700 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,914 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,872 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,485 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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DE53 WCM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE53 WCM, 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 DE53 WCM registered?

DE53 WCM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DE53 WCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 WCM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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