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WU03 LFT

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,585 mi
Last recorded168,585 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 LFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 168,585 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 168,585 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 162,512 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 162,505 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 149,668 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2011 149,668 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 129,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 129,280 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 94,875 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 75,721 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 75,659 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 64,404 miles

incorrect retaining strap fitted to n/s cv gaiter

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 LFT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

WU03 LFT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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