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WP03 VBT

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,645 mi
Last recorded112,645 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 VBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 112,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 112,643 miles

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle NSF inner wheel arch / front bumper insecure fouling wheel (4.1.D.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF + NSR edges (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,397 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 94,396 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,099 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 83,099 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor seepage both front suspension units

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VIN plate not found

Fail 28 May 2012 74,702 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor seepage both front suspension units

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VIN plate not found

Fail 15 Mar 2012 74,683 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

slight weep on both front shocks,rear wiper split.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 41,905 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,813 miles

light cracking on rear tyre outer walls

slight damp on offside rear suspension unit

Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,692 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 13,630 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,851 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 VBT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VBT, 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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WP03 VBT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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