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WM52 ESF

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,598 mi
Last recorded151,598 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 151,598 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside number plate lamp len's missing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 151,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both registration plate light lens are missing

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads are low

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 15 Aug 2012 142,559 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2011 133,294 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 124,645 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 116,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 108,445 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 99,331 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 89,089 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 74,787 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 ESF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

WM52 ESF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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