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WN52 MUU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,905 mi
Last recorded111,905 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 MUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2016 111,905 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

UNABLE TO DO EMISSION TEST DUE TO EXHAUST BLOWING

Pass 8 May 2015 107,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre ageing cracks

Fail 6 May 2015 107,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre ageing cracks

Fail 30 Mar 2015 107,529 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 107,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 97,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 97,346 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,305 miles

Oil leak

offside rear suspension unit has misting of oil

Fail 10 Jan 2012 91,298 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

offside rear suspension unit has misting of fluid

Pass 9 Oct 2010 88,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,313 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 84,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 81,164 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 81,163 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 77,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 77,822 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 75,107 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 71,498 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 71,498 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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WN52 MUU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WN52 MUU, 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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WN52 MUU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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