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WJ03 DDL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,532 mi
Last recorded123,532 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 DDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 123,532 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 115,485 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 115,485 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,439 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 109,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,336 miles

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

engine tray fitted obscuring view

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,566 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 88,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,852 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 69,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,876 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 62,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,494 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 55,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake pads not visable for inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,104 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 46,098 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,444 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 DDL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DDL, 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 DDL registered?

WJ03 DDL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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