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WU53 PXN

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,919 mi
Last recorded178,919 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 178,919 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 178,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 171,961 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 171,961 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 152,532 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f suspension unit damp due to slight leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 152,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f suspension unit damp due to slight leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 145,746 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 145,746 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 139,016 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 139,016 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 124,605 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 124,224 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 105,976 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 105,976 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,354 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,231 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,587 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 PXN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PXN, 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 PXN registered?

WU53 PXN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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