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BD03 DDY

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,621 mi
Last recorded143,621 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 143,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 206,117 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 204,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 189,729 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 189,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 179,996 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 179,910 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 167,446 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 145,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 127,413 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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BD03 DDY 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 70%.

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 DDY, 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 BD03 DDY registered?

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

Is BD03 DDY safe to buy?

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