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WU53 OHC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,897 mi
Last recorded68,897 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 OHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,218 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 68,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,584 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 66,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,526 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,983 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,245 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 62,245 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 59,706 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,417 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 53,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,920 miles

nearside front tyre touching hand brake cable on full lock

offside front tyre touching splash guard on full lock

Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 46,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,642 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,941 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,492 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,375 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 28,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,943 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,238 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,225 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 OHC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

WU53 OHC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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