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WJ03 DFK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,317 mi
Last recorded156,317 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 156,317 miles

both handbrake cables deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear various suspension pipes corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 156,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear various suspension pipes corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2019 147,371 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f handbrake cable starting to bunch up

o/s/f handbrake cable starting to bunch up

some brake pipes getting rusty at rear

some suspension pipes getting rusty at rear

Fail 1 Mar 2019 147,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f handbrake cable starting to bunch up

o/s/f handbrake cable starting to bunch up

some brake pipes getting rusty at rear

some suspension pipes getting rusty at rear

Pass 23 Feb 2018 139,743 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 139,743 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 130,181 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 130,167 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,475 miles

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

Centre Rear hydraulic suspension pipes slight corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 119,384 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Rear hydraulic suspension pipes slight corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,386 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 98,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 90,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,416 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 80,416 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,860 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,841 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 57,978 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 51,796 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,968 miles

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)

o/s/rear flexy ferrule corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2007 42,968 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear flexy ferrule corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,611 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 DFK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DFK, 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 DFK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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