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WG52 TYX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,256 mi
Last recorded196,256 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 TYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 196,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside park brake low reading

Pass 14 Aug 2019 192,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 190,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 185,481 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 185,471 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 180,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 180,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 173,747 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades poor

Pass 2 Apr 2014 168,863 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 168,863 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 161,970 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 161,969 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 155,959 miles

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

n/s/rear radius arm has play

Pass 4 Apr 2011 147,234 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 146,942 miles

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 136,593 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 126,860 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 118,013 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 109,229 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 100,463 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 TYX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG52 TYX, 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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WG52 TYX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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