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SH53 WWJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,248 mi
Last recorded92,248 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 WWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,248 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,248 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 66,938 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,938 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,712 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,487 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 45,666 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,968 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,788 miles

advise condition of front number plates

Fail 1 Dec 2008 32,788 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise condition of front number plates

Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,684 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 26,627 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,295 miles

Nearside 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)

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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SH53 WWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH53 WWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH53 WWJ registered?

SH53 WWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SH53 WWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 WWJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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