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WN03 VXU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

221,831 mi
Last recorded221,831 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 221,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 207,766 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 191,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 175,629 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 159,275 miles

196/65 v 15

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)

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

offside front tyre has cuts and splits around it cords not visable !!!

Fail 18 Jul 2013 159,275 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

196/65 v 15

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)

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

offside front tyre has cuts and splits around it cords not visable !!!

Fail 20 Jul 2012 141,939 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 141,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,554 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 106,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 106,311 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 92,555 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)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 76,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 76,530 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,998 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 58,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,029 miles

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

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

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 VXU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WN03 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

WN03 VXU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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