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WJ03 TVT

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,561 mi
Last recorded153,561 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 TVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 153,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 149,729 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 143,752 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 137,987 miles

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

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 4 May 2018 137,987 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 132,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 126,849 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,107 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,509 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,132 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 103,084 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror damaged dut still secure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,176 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2010 66,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,846 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,169 miles

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

nearside front handbrake outer cable starting to spilt

offdide front handbrake cable starting to rust through

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,802 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,802 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,969 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 TVT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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