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BD03 DDX

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009
Fail 2 Jul 2009

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tow bar electrics insecure

Pass 9 May 2008 204,843 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 204,696 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 187,687 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 171,748 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 171,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE WILL AFFECT TEST RESULT IF ALLOWED TO GET ANY WORSE

Pass 7 Nov 2006 161,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 140,735 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 140,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BD03 DDX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD03 DDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 DDX registered?

BD03 DDX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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