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WJ03 DDE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,694 mi
Last recorded136,694 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 136,694 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 136,694 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,791 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 121,791 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 107,688 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

Fail 13 Jan 2015 107,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

rear wiperblade split

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both sills coverd

rear wiperblade split

Fail 22 Jan 2014 68,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both sills coverd

rear wiperblade split

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,770 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 57,770 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 41,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,055 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 26,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,076 miles

oil leak

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 DDE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WJ03 DDE, 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 DDE registered?

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

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