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WO53 FNE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,417 mi
Last recorded169,417 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO53 FNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 169,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer sleeve. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer sleeve. (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension pipe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 169,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer sleeve. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour and offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer sleeve. (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension pipe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 149,626 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 141,006 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 140,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,632 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 128,502 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,030 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 99,030 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate x2 (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,878 miles

engine cover

Fail 10 Dec 2015 88,878 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

engine cover

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dash

Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,921 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,317 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,847 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,063 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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WO53 FNE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WO53 FNE, 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 WO53 FNE registered?

WO53 FNE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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