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WN03 JZU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,085 mi
Last recorded148,085 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 JZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 148,085 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 148,085 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 126,579 miles

handbrake stiff

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,300 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 89,942 miles

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

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

both handbrake cable covers damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2012 89,942 miles

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

both handbrake cable covers damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,119 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER CASING ON HANDBRAKE CABLE WORN THROUGH

Fail 22 Feb 2011 82,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE OUTER CASING ON HANDBRAKE CABLE WORN THROUGH

Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,814 miles

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,814 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,001 miles

offside mirror secured with cable ties

Fail 17 Mar 2009 64,001 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside mirror secured with cable ties

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,303 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,680 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 40,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on limit of 1.6mm

outer casing worn on n/s and o/s handbrake cables

rear caliper mountings corroded

slight ware in n/s front anti roll bar link rod

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,366 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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WN03 JZU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 WN03 JZU, 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 WN03 JZU registered?

WN03 JZU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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