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WP52 DHC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,714 mi
Last recorded163,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 DHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 163,714 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 151,966 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers seatbelt slow to retract, hydrolic pipes slightly damp, unable to see all brake pipes & fuel pipes due to plastic covers.

nsr bump stop missing, ns handbrake lever slightly stuck on.

osr number plate light lens missing.

Pass 1 May 2009 130,945 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 130,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s number plate light outer cover missing

Fail 14 Apr 2008 103,709 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers poor

Pass 14 Apr 2008 103,709 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 23 Feb 2007 70,982 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,776 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 55,428 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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WP52 DHC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WP52 DHC, 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 WP52 DHC registered?

WP52 DHC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is WP52 DHC safe to buy?

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