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FA03 WML

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,879 mi
Last recorded135,879 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WML
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 135,879 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 135,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 130,060 miles

NSF position lamp intensity reduced

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OS handbrake lever sticking, pads close to end of life - replace caliper when pads are renewed

OSF seatbelt webbing damaged but not significantly weakened

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Towbar sockets insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2014 130,060 miles

NSF position lamp intensity reduced

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OS handbrake lever sticking, pads close to end of life - replace caliper when pads are renewed

OSF seatbelt webbing damaged but not significantly weakened

Towbar sockets insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,016 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

unable to fully inspect brakes and pipework due to plastic covers and trims

Fail 14 Aug 2013 123,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

rear brake pipes rusty

unable to fully inspect brakes and pipework due to plastic covers and trims

Fail 15 Aug 2012 111,914 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 111,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 101,619 miles

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

Nearside front handbrake cable partially ceased.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,333 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,976 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,768 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,854 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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FA03 WML is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FA03 WML, 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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FA03 WML is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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