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WR03 CUA

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,577 mi
Last recorded72,577 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 CUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 72,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 68,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 68,247 miles

Central Body mounting fixings insecure boot spoiler not attached at two points (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Bumper insecure arch trim touching wheel on lock (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 64,874 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 64,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,314 miles

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

Offside Rear slight seapage from suspension sphere

nearside front and nearside rear tyres both starting to wear low

Pass 11 May 2021 59,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 58,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 54,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 45,115 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,960 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 37,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 37,826 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,581 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 33,739 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 33,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,831 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,095 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 14,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,120 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge †

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 CUA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

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

Is WR03 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 CUA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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