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YM52 WGZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,831 mi
Last recorded118,831 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 WGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 118,831 miles

Osf drumstick has play

Osr sphere wet and may be leaking

Fail 29 Feb 2016 118,831 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Osf drumstick has play

Osr sphere wet and may be leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,257 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 115,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 104,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,431 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 94,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011
Fail 2 Mar 2011 77,019 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,955 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 65,955 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,736 miles

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

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

both front tyres tread depth low

Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,087 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,163 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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YM52 WGZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YM52 WGZ, 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 YM52 WGZ registered?

YM52 WGZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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