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MW52 FGN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,680 mi
Last recorded113,680 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 FGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 113,680 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 113,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,692 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 102,689 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,764 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,689 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r radius arm slight play

rear suspension noisey

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2010 79,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn to limit just legal

o/s/r radius arm slight play

rear suspension noisey

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2009 69,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bumper is slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2009 69,946 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bumper is slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,636 miles

front brake pads low

n/s front suspension strut has a light misting of oil

n/s front tyre worn low 3mm limit is 1.6mm

Fail 24 Jan 2008 59,630 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pads low

n/s front suspension strut has a light misting of oil

n/s front tyre worn low 3mm limit is 1.6mm

slight bind to o/s rear brake

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,316 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 47,313 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake dics worn thin

Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,326 miles

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

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 FGN 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 53.3%.

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 MW52 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

MW52 FGN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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