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WR03 CVB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,310 mi
Last recorded91,310 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 CVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,310 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 89,480 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel on hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,712 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missig

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,259 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 81,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2014 72,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,841 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 69,841 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,322 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,309 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 45,309 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2009 40,884 miles

Nail in rear tyre

n/s/r suspension bellow slightly damp

Pass 8 May 2008 36,382 miles

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect componets

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect componets

Fail 6 May 2008 36,381 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect componets

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect componets

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,954 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 CVB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CVB, 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 CVB registered?

WR03 CVB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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