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WR53 KLP

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,568 mi
Last recorded131,568 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 KLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 131,568 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 122,797 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 117,384 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 108,445 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 98,492 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,492 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 86,979 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,964 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,102 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 69,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,561 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,956 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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WR53 KLP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR53 KLP, 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 WR53 KLP registered?

WR53 KLP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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