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CV03 WXG

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,921 mi
Last recorded138,921 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 WXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 138,921 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 137,271 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 135,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,507 miles

front brake pad thickness difficult to access.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 133,458 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pad thickness difficult to access.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 130,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 127,469 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracks in side walls

dampness a round rear suspension units

Pass 15 Nov 2017 124,411 miles

dampness on n.s rear suspension unit

Pass 16 Nov 2016 120,949 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,084 miles

dampness a round rear suspention

Pass 18 Nov 2014 113,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight misting of oil around rear union

Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight misting of oil around rear suspension union block

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,359 miles

rear discs heavily corroded and lipped

slight misting of oil around rear suspension union block

Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,072 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 61,931 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,931 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,574 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,562 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 31,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,145 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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CV03 WXG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CV03 WXG, 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 CV03 WXG registered?

CV03 WXG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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