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WR03 CWA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,860 mi
Last recorded82,860 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 CWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,860 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 82,860 miles

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

offside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sill cover nearside insecure.

outer sill/engine and underside covers fitted at time of test.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref tyre wear abnormal.

some dash display bulbs blown.

turbo inter cooler leaking,recommend replacement.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 77,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sill cover nearside insecure.

outer sill/engine and underside covers fitted at time of test.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref tyre wear abnormal.

some dash display bulbs blown.

turbo inter cooler leaking,recommend replacement.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 70,362 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc cooler broken off(missing)

oil leak from engine/bay area on to drive belts,recommend investigation.

outer sill/underside/under wing/engine covers fitted at time of test.

recommend air-con decontamination.

recommend air-con service/regas.

recommend alternator dirve belt as oil contaminated.

recommend fuel additive.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake disc cooler broken off and missing.

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

outer sill,engine,underside and wheel arch liners fitted,unable to inspect behind.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,992 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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 CWA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR03 CWA, 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 CWA registered?

WR03 CWA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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