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WU53 OHB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

249,088 mi
Last recorded249,088 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 OHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 249,088 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail SHOCKER TOP MOUNTING (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 236,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 223,106 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 206,494 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 206,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 181,441 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 162,168 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 141,950 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 141,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 119,233 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 110,233 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,377 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 91,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 87,623 miles

nearside rear suspension weaping fluid

Fail 24 Sep 2007 86,285 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside rear suspension system weaping fluid.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 OHB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WU53 OHB, 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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WU53 OHB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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