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WP52 GCX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,049 mi
Last recorded132,049 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 GCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 132,049 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp

Offside Rear suspension unit damp

Pass 4 Jul 2016 128,940 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 128,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired fouling wheel (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired fouling wheel (3.5.1n)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 126,505 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 126,505 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 125,137 miles

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

front windscreen wipers starting to split

Fail 23 Jun 2014 125,137 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

front windscreen wipers starting to split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 122,515 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 122,515 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 119,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 116,197 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 13 Jun 2011 116,197 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning light on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 112,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 107,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 87,645 miles

Front & rear taxi plates & tariff sheet to be fitted & displayed [when issued]

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

No smoking sticker [wrong type]

Slight bind at N/S/F brake

Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 76,070 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 70,502 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 GCX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WP52 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

WP52 GCX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WP52 GCX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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