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MM03 WUY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,117 mi
Last recorded133,117 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 WUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,117 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe into two way joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 133,117 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake three way joint(one coming out the centre) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe into two way joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 128,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 128,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,390 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess to accumilator slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 119,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess to accumilator slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,252 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,552 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 100,208 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 90,106 miles

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

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

front pads low.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 90,106 miles

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

front pads low.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 83,118 miles

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

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

cracks in both rear tyre treads

cracks in tread offside front tyre

lower steering column universal joint slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2013 83,118 miles

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

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

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

cracks in both rear tyre treads

cracks in tread offside front tyre

lower steering column universal joint slight play

Pass 29 May 2012 74,260 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front suspension leg has light misting of oil

Pass 26 May 2011 66,252 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 58,815 miles

engine undertray fitted

Fail 19 May 2010 58,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,038 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 45,038 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 38,945 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,140 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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MM03 WUY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MM03 WUY, 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 MM03 WUY registered?

MM03 WUY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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