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WG52 VDC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,128 mi
Last recorded158,128 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 158,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort low on near side

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 153,742 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 153,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 146,296 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 146,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking rubber strut pipe (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 138,568 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 138,568 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 128,998 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 128,998 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 120,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 111,296 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2011 92,455 miles

rear brake discs worn

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Dec 2011 92,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs worn

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 84,464 miles

near side wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 18 Jan 2010 75,458 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear wipers are starting to split.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,414 miles

slight play in both front anti-role bar droplinks

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,022 miles

ADVISE N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,767 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 VDC 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 70%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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