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WJ03 EPE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,764 mi
Last recorded181,764 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 181,764 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 181,764 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lights dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 178,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess sphere boot split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 178,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess sphere boot split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 170,322 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 170,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 163,135 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

nail in o/s/r tyre

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 158,091 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn slightly

oil leak from intercooler

Fail 9 Feb 2017 158,091 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti slip worn slightly

oil leak from intercooler

Pass 22 Jan 2016 151,770 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 151,762 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 146,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 141,959 miles

Gear selection worn

Service light on

Slight play in rear sub frame bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2013 136,722 miles

Slight play in NSR Axle bush

Fail 22 Feb 2013 136,722 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in NSR Axle bush

Pass 1 Mar 2012 130,633 miles

steering pipes wet

Fail 27 Feb 2012 130,633 miles

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

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

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

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

steering pipes wet

Pass 23 Mar 2011 125,988 miles

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

covers fitted to sills and under body

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f suspension strut has slight misting of oil

Fail 21 Mar 2011 125,967 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to sills and under body

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f suspension strut has slight misting of oil

Pass 22 Feb 2010 120,578 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 111,102 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate faded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,012 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 87,012 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,152 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 63,152 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,753 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)

front registration plate showing signs of water ingression

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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WJ03 EPE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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