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WG52 TYY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,154 mi
Last recorded79,154 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 TYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2013 79,154 miles

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

stop lght on indicating a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,842 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,823 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,728 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,404 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,996 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,714 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 TYY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

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

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