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WN03 OTF

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

438,135 mi
Last recorded438,135 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 OTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 438,135 miles

front brake imbalance

cracks in windscreen

engine plastic cover insecure

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp beam images poor

brake pedal anti slip worn

front number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

nearside rear brake disc backplate missing

play in steering

Fail 23 Apr 2012 437,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp beam images poor

both rear brake discs rusty

brake pedal anti slip worn

cracks in windscreen

engine plastic cover insecure

front number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

nearside rear brake disc backplate missing

play in steering

Pass 21 Apr 2011 391,965 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

crack in front number plate

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside number plate light dim

Fail 20 Apr 2011 391,962 miles

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

crack in front number plate

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside number plate light dim

travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Apr 2010 349,792 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

crack in windscreen

front number plate cracked

nearside front handbrake effort low

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

offside front tyre inner tread worn

slight play in offside steering

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 27 Apr 2010 349,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

crack in windscreen

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

offside front tyre inner tread worn

slight play in offside steering

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 295,631 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

crack in front number plate

washer bottle top missing

Fail 21 Apr 2009 295,439 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

crack in front number plate

washer bottle top missing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 228,524 miles

cracks in windscreen

nearside front brake pad wire broken

nearside front wheel rim damaged

slight free play in handbrake lever

Fail 10 Apr 2008 227,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

cracks in windscreen

nearside front brake pad wire broken

nearside front wheel rim damaged

slight free play in handbrake lever

Pass 19 Apr 2007 156,025 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall slightly damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2007 156,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2006 107,030 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 107,025 miles

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

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

imbalance on rear service brakes 21%

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

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 OTF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

WN03 OTF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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