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WM52 BBV

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,672 mi
Last recorded82,672 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 BBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,672 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 80,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,497 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,304 miles

Center pipe of exhaust is corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 76,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Center pipe of exhaust is corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,509 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 71,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 60,368 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,671 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,101 miles

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

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

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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WM52 BBV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM52 BBV, 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 WM52 BBV registered?

WM52 BBV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is WM52 BBV safe to buy?

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