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WN53 DGY

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,613 mi
Last recorded155,613 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 DGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 155,613 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 155,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 147,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 147,423 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 147,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 134,229 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 133,982 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills have covers on them,cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 127,527 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 127,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 121,673 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGE

Pass 22 Sep 2011 113,888 miles

WIPER BLADES WORN, OS REAR BRAKE DISC WORN, OS REAR SUSPENSION UNIT DAMP

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,557 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN,

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 100,415 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN, ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,263 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 26 Sep 2007 84,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,436 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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WN53 DGY 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 68.8%.

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 WN53 DGY, 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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WN53 DGY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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