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NL03 WFZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

265,850 mi
Last recorded265,850 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 WFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 265,850 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 265,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 256,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 247,142 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 233,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 203,309 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 203,294 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 187,784 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 187,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,572 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 WFZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NL03 WFZ, 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 NL03 WFZ registered?

NL03 WFZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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