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WN03 OTJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,308 mi
Last recorded186,308 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 OTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 186,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 176,264 miles

Nearside Rear shock gaitor is split

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 21 Sep 2013 176,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear shock gaitor is split

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 21 Sep 2012 168,469 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 168,469 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 159,434 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2010 146,010 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 146,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 135,812 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 125,753 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 125,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 119,428 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 119,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2006 104,091 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 104,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OTJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OTJ, 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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WN03 OTJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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