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WP03 CWJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,833 mi
Last recorded152,833 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 CWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 152,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 148,886 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 146,263 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 143,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 138,885 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 138,000 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2009 128,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 128,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2008 119,766 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 108,635 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 108,635 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 96,299 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 CWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP03 CWJ, 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 CWJ registered?

WP03 CWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is WP03 CWJ safe to buy?

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