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MW52 MKD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,679 mi
Last recorded109,679 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 MKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 627,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 96,892 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 96,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 94,751 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing low and nail in tyre

Fail 4 May 2017 94,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s rear tyre wearing low and nail in tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 92,752 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,754 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 90,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

management light on dash

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 86,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,329 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn.

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 82,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,785 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn.

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 78,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,669 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 31,624 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 MKD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MKD, 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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MW52 MKD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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