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WU03 KGE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,541 mi
Last recorded120,541 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 120,541 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Fail 16 Feb 2021 120,541 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded & split (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak expansion tank cap leaking/vaping ()

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 21 Feb 2020 118,912 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge too metal (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly uneven application on roller brake test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box outer skin corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure top engine cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,097 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn too metal & clutch pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 8 Mar 2018 106,338 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn too metal

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel seepage around injectors

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,532 miles

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,622 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,712 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,128 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,827 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,640 miles

Unable to check outter sill,s due to sill protectors being fitted to both sides

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,070 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 64,069 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,978 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,896 miles

esp/asr warning light on

Fail 16 Feb 2006 53,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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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WU03 KGE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU03 KGE, 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 WU03 KGE registered?

WU03 KGE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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