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WJ03 CXM

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,129 mi
Last recorded204,129 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 CXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 204,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 192,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Note: Engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 190,632 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 172,474 miles

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

note.oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 172,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

note.oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 170,444 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

note.sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 170,444 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

note.sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 166,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 156,510 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 109,541 miles

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

front discs worn very low

Fail 29 Sep 2011 109,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs worn very low

Pass 25 Sep 2010 91,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,791 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 65,738 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,700 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 54,695 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 93,446 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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WJ03 CXM 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 72.2%.

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 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 WJ03 CXM, 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 WJ03 CXM registered?

WJ03 CXM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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