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WU53 NME

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,721 mi
Last recorded132,721 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 NME
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 132,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 132,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 127,354 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both handbrake cable outer shrouds in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both handbrake cables outer covers worn

Pass 10 Dec 2012 116,690 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)

both hand brake cable outer shrouds worn

Fail 10 Dec 2012 116,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both hand brake cable outer shrouds worn

Pass 22 Dec 2011 113,056 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,831 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 106,447 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

hand brake cables outer shields in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2008 102,233 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 97,736 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 87,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NME is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NME, 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 NME registered?

WU53 NME is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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