MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to accumalator main sphere (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
clutch very high and judders
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to main accumulator sphere (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slightly rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slightly rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
both rear suspension units damp
offside front suspension unit/leg damp
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres worn on outer edges
slight fluid leak nearside rear suspension unit
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both rear tyres worn on outer edges
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
nearside front tyre worn on outside edge
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
nearside front tyre worn on outside edge
offside front tyre worn on edges
scraping noise from nearside rear brake when rotated (advise wheel off inspection)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
scraping noise from nearside rear brake when rotated (advise wheel off inspection)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
exhaust vibration
offside rear outer brake disc surface pitted at edge
rear indicator bulbs fading white
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
exhaust vibration
offside rear outer brake disc surface pitted at edge
rear indicator bulbs fading white
offside rear brake shows signs of being hot
rear sphere leaking brake fluid
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear brake shows signs of being hot
rear sphere leaking brake fluid
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WN53 DHE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 DHE, 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 DHE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2003.
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