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WR03 CTY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 CTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 72,205 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,197 miles

all discs corroded due to standing

crack in screen behind mirror not affecting view

front tyres are 185 60 15 rears 205 60 15

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,187 miles

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

slight play nsf drop link

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,177 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,177 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,159 miles

all discs corroded due to standing

Pass 9 May 2011 70,577 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 70,575 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil low

Pass 1 May 2010 64,535 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,289 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 49,042 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,220 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,346 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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WR03 CTY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WR03 CTY, 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 WR03 CTY registered?

WR03 CTY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is WR03 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 CTY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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