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WP03 EFU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 EFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,709 miles

Offside Front handbrake cable outer sheth a little deteriorated

Offside Front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 11 Nov 2016 84,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has some sidewall damage

both hand brake cables deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,759 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 72,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,623 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 68,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot tempermental

play in rear sub frame bushes

rear tyres low and nail in o/s/r

wipers poor

Fail 14 Nov 2013 54,088 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

boot tempermental

front brake imbalance

n/s/f tyre fouling handbrake

play in rear sub frame bushes

rear tyres low and nail in o/s/r

Pass 24 Nov 2012 45,722 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,507 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dash light on

Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

dash light on / body damage

Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2008 37,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres on legal limits

Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,138 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 27,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,136 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 EFU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

WP03 EFU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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