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WU03 ZZN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

182,373 mi
Last recorded182,373 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 ZZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 182,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Extra speedo fitted

Front strut top mounts perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 179,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System weak and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Extra speedo fitted

Front strut top mounts perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 177,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 177,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 173,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 173,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box, and section before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 172,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 169,297 miles

Lower suspension arm bushes and strut top mounts deteriorated.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 166,862 miles

Exhaust system weak

Lower suspension arm and strut top bushes perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 163,191 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Exhaust rear joint weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 159,394 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 154,886 miles

Rear suspension sphere gaiters deteriorated

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 154,879 miles

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

Rear suspension sphere gaiters deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 150,778 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 150,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 145,154 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 145,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 136,447 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

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

Slight blow at catalyst

Fail 24 Feb 2014 136,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

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

Slight blow at catalyst

Pass 22 Feb 2013 125,167 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tempory repair on rear exhaust box.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 125,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tempory repair on rear exhaust box.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 111,261 miles

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

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

Tempory repair to rear exhaust box.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 95,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,637 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,953 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 55,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,699 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,937 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 ZZN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

WU03 ZZN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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