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WV53 TKA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,580 mi
Last recorded138,580 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 TKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 138,580 miles

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

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

nsr tyre cracking up slightly in tread

Fail 26 Jun 2012 138,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre cracking up slightly in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2011 134,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 129,777 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded sufaces

Pass 30 Jun 2009 123,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 123,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 117,933 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 117,809 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body under tray on o/s insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2007 109,699 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 100,968 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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WV53 TKA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV53 TKA, 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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WV53 TKA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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