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WG52 TZB

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,978 mi
Last recorded166,978 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 TZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 166,978 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 164,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 160,654 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 154,137 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 154,137 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 146,598 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 144,344 miles

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

slight damage to front screen outside swept area

Pass 18 Jun 2009 136,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 130,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 120,258 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2007 120,258 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 104,521 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 TZB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

WG52 TZB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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