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WR53 MVC

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,399 mi
Last recorded78,399 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 MVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,399 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose ( Metal Strip Corroded ) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged but not likely to cause injury

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 78,399 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose ( Metal Strip Corroded ) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged but not likely to cause injury

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 78,120 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 78,119 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,552 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 75,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 72,587 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 72,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,897 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 65,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 62,264 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,908 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,905 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,129 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 51,129 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,392 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,601 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,242 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 29,242 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,130 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,460 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 MVC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WR53 MVC, 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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WR53 MVC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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