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WN53 EYL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,288 mi
Last recorded71,288 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 EYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,288 miles

N/S rear bumper,body damaged.

Fail 13 Aug 2020 71,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S rear bumper,body damaged.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Sep 2018 60,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,347 miles

engine covers and under shileds fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2017 56,334 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers and under shileds fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,845 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 51,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,068 miles

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

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)

Rear suspension has slight misting of oil coming from breather system

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,060 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,501 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,372 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,605 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,353 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,353 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,885 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 EYL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WN53 EYL, 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 WN53 EYL registered?

WN53 EYL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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