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WJ03 DCY

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,412 mi
Last recorded160,412 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 160,412 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 155,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 148,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 140,575 miles

both front shock Absober leaking - recommend replacement

Fail 12 Sep 2013 140,573 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Gas suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

both front shock Absober leaking - recommend replacement

Pass 4 Sep 2012 130,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

nearside front wiper split

Pass 12 Sep 2011 121,505 miles

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

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

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

both front hand brake cable guide tubes corroded- recommend replacement

Fail 12 Sep 2011 121,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front hand brake cable guide tubes corroded- recommend replacement

Pass 21 Sep 2010 112,647 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 103,480 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,819 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,187 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 79,187 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 65,319 miles

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

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 DCY 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 80%.

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

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