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WG52 TZD

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,479 mi
Last recorded133,479 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 133,479 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering tie rod end

Fail 27 Feb 2016 133,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight play in offside front steering tie rod end

Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,021 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,079 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 106,076 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,127 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 102,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,330 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Emissions Too Low To Register

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Weaping

Fail 26 Jan 2012 97,330 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Emissions Too Low To Register

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Weaping

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,890 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Fail 26 Jan 2010 85,041 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,041 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2009 78,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,136 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,495 miles

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

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

Various underbody protection trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2007 64,540 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 64,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 58,218 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 TZD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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