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WU03 YWC

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,765 mi
Last recorded151,765 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 151,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 149,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 147,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 141,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 135,349 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear service brake efficiency only just met 51%

Pass 14 Mar 2016 132,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 129,567 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 129,547 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 125,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 121,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 113,961 miles

n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 105,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 99,931 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 91,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 91,609 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,628 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,773 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 53,773 miles

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

n/s/f handbrake cable fouling the tyre on full lock

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 YWC 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 YWC, 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 YWC registered?

WU03 YWC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WU03 YWC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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