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WP53 AXF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,601 mi
Last recorded197,601 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 AXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 197,601 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 197,601 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 157,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 182,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 177,317 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 156,834 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2012 133,745 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 23 Feb 2012 133,738 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 122,152 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake disc slightly pitted with rust

Fail 23 Feb 2011 122,144 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s rear brake disc slightly pitted with rust

Pass 29 Jun 2009 117,289 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,011 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 97,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2007 78,015 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 77,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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WP53 AXF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WP53 AXF, 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 WP53 AXF registered?

WP53 AXF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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