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WV03 ULC

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

138,280 mi
Last recorded138,280 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 ULC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 138,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 135,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 132,404 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracks around tread area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks around tread area (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres cracks around tread area

Pass 17 Mar 2020 130,247 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front/rear tyres /cracks around tread area

Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,566 miles

advise near side rear suspension damp

advise slight play in off side front track rod end

Pass 18 Jun 2018 123,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,026 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 110,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r suspension damp

Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle tested wet

Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,815 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle tested wet

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,633 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,341 miles

both front tyres have uneven wear and are close to 1.6 limit

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,706 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,486 miles

both front suspension legs/struts slightly damp.

both front tyres worn/wearing slightly on inner and outer edges.

front wipers smearing very slightly,advise use of screenwash additive.

nearside front door dented/dinged and scratched slightly. (not including already touched in damage elsewhere)

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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WV03 ULC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WV03 ULC, 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 WV03 ULC registered?

WV03 ULC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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