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MW52 FGF

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

245,560 mi
Last recorded245,560 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 FGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 245,560 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 181,579 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 130,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 130,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 101,793 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 72,728 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 72,118 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 70,004 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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MW52 FGF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MW52 FGF, 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 MW52 FGF registered?

MW52 FGF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is MW52 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 FGF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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