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PX03 WWB

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,282 mi
Last recorded136,282 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 WWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 136,282 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 136,282 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 124,282 miles

both handbrake cable deteriorated where fouling on front tyres

Fail 28 Apr 2017 124,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on handbrake cable (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on handbrake cable (4.1.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both handbrake cable deteriorated where fouling on front tyres

Pass 6 May 2016 111,199 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 100,272 miles

near side front and off side front brake pads low

Fail 5 May 2015 100,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

near side front and off side front brake pads low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,425 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 88,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs n/s/f tyre has previously fouled handbrake cable

Fail 12 Apr 2012 82,997 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs n/s/f tyre has previously fouled handbrake cable

Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,739 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,317 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,308 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 60,308 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,386 miles

Nearside Rear 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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PX03 WWB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PX03 WWB, 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 PX03 WWB registered?

PX03 WWB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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The MOT history for PX03 WWB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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