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WJ03 DFC

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

234,366 mi
Last recorded234,366 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 DFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 234,366 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 234,366 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 186,811 miles

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)

signs of fluid around nearside front strut no leak found at time of test. Same on offside but not quite as bad

Fail 31 Jul 2013 186,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

signs of fluid around nearside front strut no leak found at time of test. Same on offside but not quite as bad

Pass 12 Jul 2012 142,959 miles

n/s rear wheel catchs when spun

Fail 12 Jul 2012 142,959 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

n/s rear wheel catchs when spun

Fail 20 Jul 2011 97,569 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

dampness around n/s rear suspension gaiter

Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,569 miles

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

dampness around n/s rear suspension gaiter

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,579 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 60,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,532 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

rear brake pads 6000 miles

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,876 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 28,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,264 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,914 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 DFC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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