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MW52 MLU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,989 mi
Last recorded134,989 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 MLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2010 134,989 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 134,866 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 129,680 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 120,498 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 114,914 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 90,669 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,194 miles

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

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

rear calipers close to inner side of discs

Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,624 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 MLU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

MW52 MLU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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