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WJ03 DFZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,198 mi
Last recorded152,198 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 152,198 miles

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

slight play n/s front track rod end

Fail 21 Oct 2016 152,198 miles

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

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

slight play n/s front track rod end

Pass 7 Oct 2015 121,099 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank supporting cradle corroded through

Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,418 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 106,418 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,040 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,036 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,173 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 82,173 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,151 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 71,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,136 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,118 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,824 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,564 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,161 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 22,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,186 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 DFZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

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

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