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WP52 LBF

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

198,111 mi
Last recorded198,111 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 LBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 198,111 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract.

Oversills fitted.

Slight grease leak @ near side drive shaft gaiter

Slight misting of oil to both front struts.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 198,109 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside headlight tarnished.

Offside rear lamp cluster broken.

Oversills fitted.

Slight grease leak @ near side drive shaft gaiter

Slight misting of oil to both front struts.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 184,087 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 184,087 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 178,071 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 178,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.

Windscreen chipped.

offside headlamp lens tarnished.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 168,753 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

Nearside rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 152,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 152,645 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 136,890 miles

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

discs and pads worn

markings on rear wheels where caliper has caught both rear

near side front bumper insecure

plastic sills

Pass 28 Jan 2010 132,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 132,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 125,425 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 125,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 122,707 miles

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

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

front number plate water damaged

oil level low

wipers poor

Fail 3 Jan 2008 122,707 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front number plate water damaged

oil level low

wipers poor

Pass 22 Nov 2006 117,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 21 Nov 2006 117,620 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 12 Jan 2006 114,789 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 LBF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBF, 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 LBF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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