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WJ03 DCX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,575 mi
Last recorded171,575 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 171,575 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 169,849 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 167,456 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 158,511 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 149,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 141,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 131,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 121,246 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 109,588 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 99,407 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 99,407 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 89,264 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 73,377 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 51,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,779 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 DCX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ03 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

WJ03 DCX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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