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WG52 PUH

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,524 mi
Last recorded137,524 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 PUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 137,524 miles

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

the auxillary drive belt us beining to fray

there is corrosion begining at the tow bar precribed area

Fail 11 Feb 2013 137,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

the auxillary drive belt us beining to fray

there is corrosion begining at the tow bar precribed area

Pass 4 Feb 2012 124,175 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 124,175 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 104,866 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 104,866 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,597 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 83,597 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 72,287 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,279 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,107 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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WG52 PUH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WG52 PUH, 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 WG52 PUH registered?

WG52 PUH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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