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WP52 KZW

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,224 mi
Last recorded215,224 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 KZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 215,224 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 214,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (Drop links) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (Side lights) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 207,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear suspension component as slight leak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 202,243 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 196,449 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 180,185 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 174,009 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 162,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 150,512 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 150,251 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 144,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery inscure

both rear suspention units are damp

service lamp on

Fail 28 Jul 2012 144,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery inscure

both rear suspention units are damp

Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,930 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear suspension units damp

engine oil leaks

suspect front pads starting to wear thin

Fail 19 Jul 2011 20,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear suspension units damp

engine oil leaks

suspect front pads starting to wear thin

Pass 5 Jul 2010 123,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 119,959 miles

Front brakes appear to be binding.

Front suspention units have a light misting of oil.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 111,819 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2008 111,815 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front struts soaked in oil.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 100,691 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 100,691 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,238 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 78,085 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 KZW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KZW, 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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WP52 KZW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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