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WU53 NJN

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,261 mi
Last recorded123,261 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 NJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 123,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both handbrake cables outer casings split

Fail 18 Sep 2017 123,261 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both handbrake cables outer casings split

Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,881 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,944 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 91,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 91,640 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 82,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,955 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,389 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,731 miles

both wiper blades drag on screen.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,820 miles

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

front brake discs & pads worn,

nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 57,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs & pads worn,

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

nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,526 miles

n/s/f anti role bar end link ball joint slightly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,092 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,950 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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WU53 NJN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU53 NJN, 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 WU53 NJN registered?

WU53 NJN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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