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WM52 DPY

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,473 mi
Last recorded72,473 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,107 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil around the injectors

undertray is not properly secured

Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,202 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 63,196 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,196 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 59,196 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 195/65r15v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 55,406 miles

CLUTCH CONDITION; very worn.

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)

REVERSE SELECTOR; gate, missing.

TYRE CONDITION; worn close to the legal limit & edges worn bald > offside rear.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,952 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 50,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

MIL stays illuminated , indicating a fault

Pass 15 Mar 2015 46,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking from n/s/r wheel

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Mar 2014 43,575 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

knocking from n/s/r wheel on spin test

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,167 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking noises from both rear wheels

Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,515 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 32,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,630 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,991 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 19,345 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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WM52 DPY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DPY, 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 DPY registered?

WM52 DPY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WM52 DPY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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