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CV03 WZW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,576 mi
Last recorded130,576 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 WZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 130,576 miles

o/s/front headlight aim not tested

Fail 25 Feb 2016 130,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort 000 k.g.force (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

o/s/front headlight aim not tested

Pass 24 Feb 2015 124,120 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 124,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 116,850 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 116,850 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 109,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 109,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,311 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 102,311 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Apr 2012 101,562 miles

205/65/15 X 4

BOTH FRONT B/DISCS WORN-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/4/12

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE SPANNER ILLUMINATED ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 101,562 miles

205/65/15 X 4

BOTH FRONT B/DISCS WORN-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/4/12

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE SPANNER ILLUMINATED ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 11 May 2011 88,310 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 88,310 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

205/65/15 X4

NSF & OSF WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

ROAD TAX EPIRES-30/4/12

Pass 4 May 2010 74,743 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 74,743 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

205/55/15 X4

NSF WHEEL TRIM MISSING

OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

VEHICLE UNDERBODY PLASTICS

Pass 6 May 2009 60,730 miles

205/55/15 X4

T/BELT-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

VEHICLE APPEARS TO REQUIRE A SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,892 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 WZW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV03 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

CV03 WZW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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