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MF53 WZW

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 WZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 146,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hydraulic suspension rear axle T junction damp

slight play in offside steering rack ball joint

Pass 10 Dec 2012 132,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge.

Slight suspension fluid leak across rear axle.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 132,577 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge.

Slight suspension fluid leak across rear axle.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 118,748 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack end/track rod end.

Slight suspension fliud leak.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 118,586 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Slight play in offside steering rack end/track rod end.

Slight suspension fliud leak.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,080 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,585 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 81,585 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,862 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 65,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,533 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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MF53 WZW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MF53 WZW, 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 MF53 WZW registered?

MF53 WZW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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