MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
785,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear brake pad cover fouling road wheel
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear brake pad cover fouling road wheel
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
engine light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine components
front number plate cracked
inner wheel arch covers fitted unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches
o/s/f tyre cut and perished
outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills
under body covers fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine components
front number plate cracked
inner wheel arch covers fitted unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches
o/s/f tyre cut and perished
outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills
under body covers fitted unable to fully underside of vehicle †
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WR53 MVW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?
WR53 MVW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 December 2003.
Is WR53 MVW safe to buy?
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