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NL03 WFN

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,472 mi
Last recorded173,472 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 WFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 173,472 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH

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

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN EDGES

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

OIL LEAK

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 173,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH

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

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN EDGES

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

OIL LEAK

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 171,282 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 168,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 168,987 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 167,397 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 165,199 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)

Fail 23 May 2013 165,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 157,792 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 110,841 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 110,841 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 94,968 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 94,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,116 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,871 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 55,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust is knocking on the tow bar.

Exhaust middle section deteriorated.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,794 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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NL03 WFN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL03 WFN, 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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NL03 WFN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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