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WN03 VHC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

190,076 mi
Last recorded190,076 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 VHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 190,076 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 188,040 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 188,040 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 180,898 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 180,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 173,752 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Apr 2017 167,434 miles

Central Rear stop not working

Fail 7 Apr 2017 167,280 miles

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

Central Rear stop not working

Pass 30 Mar 2016 160,978 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 160,978 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 157,250 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 151,127 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 151,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 142,916 miles

off side registration plate lamp lens missing.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 134,569 miles

off side regisration plate lamp lens missing.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 134,569 miles

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

off side regisration plate lamp lens missing.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 125,255 miles

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

engine bay upper and lower as fitted covers

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

Fail 7 Apr 2011 125,255 miles

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

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)

engine bay upper and lower as fitted covers

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

Pass 31 Mar 2010 116,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 109,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 81,543 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)

chip in windscreen

drivers wiper blade split

front number plate deteriorated

nearside rear tyre very close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2006 61,465 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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WN03 VHC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

WN03 VHC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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