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WU53 VKO

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,026 mi
Last recorded149,026 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 VKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 149,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 134,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 121,927 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 98,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,533 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DAMAGED.

SLIGHT WEAR IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,107 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 50,107 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,528 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 VKO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

WU53 VKO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WU53 VKO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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