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RE03 WHW

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,709 mi
Last recorded143,709 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 WHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 143,709 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 132,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 118,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 111,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear arms have small amount of grease leaking from mounting bearings

oil leak around bottom of intercooler

small oil leak around bottom boost pipe,possibly worn through as rubbing on pwr steering pipe

Pass 25 Feb 2013 111,239 miles

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

both rear arms have small amount of grease leaking from mounting bearings

oil leak around bottom of intercooler

small oil leak around bottom boost pipe,possibly worn through as rubbing on pwr steering pipe

Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,766 miles

n/s/f outter edge of tyre wearing low

n/s/r outter edge of tyre wearing low

o/s/f outter edge of tyre wearing low

o/s/f shock has slight movement at upper attachment

Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,572 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,079 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,916 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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RE03 WHW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RE03 WHW, 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 RE03 WHW registered?

RE03 WHW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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