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WP03 CTV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,469 mi
Last recorded138,469 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 CTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 138,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 130,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 130,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,823 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,439 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 102,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 86,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R SUSPENSION DISPLACER UNIT DAMP

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2014 86,428 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R SUSPENSION DISPLACER UNIT DAMP

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 74,229 miles

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R DISPLACER UNIT DAMP

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

N/S/R DISPLACER UNIT DAMP

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R SUSPENSION DISPLACER UNIT DAMP

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,891 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 55,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,048 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 46,022 miles

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

N/s/f fluid suspension strut slight leak. Headlamp aims slightly high.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,190 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,942 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 21,942 miles

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

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)

n/s/r door will not open

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,214 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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WP03 CTV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP03 CTV, 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 WP03 CTV registered?

WP03 CTV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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