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WG53 MDE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,807 mi
Last recorded139,807 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 MDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 139,807 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 139,807 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 129,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 129,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,312 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 106,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 98,262 miles

osr suspension leg fluid leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,457 miles

Both brake pad warning wires split on the front

Both hand brake cable outer casings split

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,764 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,510 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 63,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,288 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear number plate marked.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,240 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,045 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,488 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,593 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear no. plate started to deteriorate.

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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WG53 MDE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WG53 MDE, 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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WG53 MDE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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