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WR52 VGL

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,213 mi
Last recorded215,213 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 VGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 215,213 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 215,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 212,226 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 212,226 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel cooler. (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 206,626 miles

Tyre sizes mismatched front to rear.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 206,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S headlamp not responding to adjustment.

Tyre sizes mismatched front to rear.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 197,361 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 197,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 179,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 160,438 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 160,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 146,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 133,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 131,380 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 126,175 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 126,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 119,716 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 119,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2006 116,080 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 115,024 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 113,725 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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WR52 VGL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WR52 VGL, 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 WR52 VGL registered?

WR52 VGL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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