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BC03 JYJ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,051 mi
Last recorded186,051 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 JYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 186,051 miles

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 186,009 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

oil leak

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 186,007 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to n/s rear door and arch

damage to o/s rear door and arch

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

o/s steering arm has slight movment

rear wiper inop

sill covers fitted obscuring view off sill's

washer bottle leaking fluid

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 169,615 miles

Oil leak

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 169,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 149,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 129,091 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 129,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 105,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,949 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 32,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,952 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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BC03 JYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BC03 JYJ, 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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BC03 JYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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