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FX03 WLB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,289 mi
Last recorded86,289 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 WLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r suspension mounting prescribed areas are corroding the n/s being the worst affected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,796 miles

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

service light on

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,393 miles

corrosion to nearside inner sill - sill covers fitted

nearside front suspension arm rear bush is perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,384 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected pipework in wheel arch (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking pipework in wheel arch (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to nearside inner sill - sill covers fitted

nearside front suspension arm rear bush is perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area's (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner sill area corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill areas corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 13% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,873 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general rusting on underside of vehicle/damp around rear suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,617 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,032 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,377 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,795 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,231 miles

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

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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FX03 WLB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FX03 WLB, 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 FX03 WLB registered?

FX03 WLB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is FX03 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 WLB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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