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WU03 LFS

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,096 mi
Last recorded151,096 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 LFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 151,096 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 151,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

NSF + OSR tyres getting low

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR brake noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in rack ? track rod ends

side repeaters slightly white

sign of leak OSF suspension

Pass 26 Aug 2008 88,507 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 88,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,731 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 70,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 70,992 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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WU03 LFS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU03 LFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU03 LFS registered?

WU03 LFS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is WU03 LFS safe to buy?

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