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WP53 JCJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,859 mi
Last recorded121,859 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 JCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 121,859 miles

front discs worn and corroded

offside rear inner disc face is heavily corroded and requires further inspection

slight misting to both front shox

Fail 29 Jun 2012 113,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear brake discs corroded

service light on

side skirts fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 113,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear brake discs corroded

service light on

side skirts fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,666 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 69,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,239 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 15,620 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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WP53 JCJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 WP53 JCJ, 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 JCJ registered?

WP53 JCJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WP53 JCJ safe to buy?

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