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BD03 DXL

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,580 mi
Last recorded107,580 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 107,580 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 107,573 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,341 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,629 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,139 miles

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

n/s rear mudflap insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,740 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,942 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 52,934 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,917 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 48,298 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 48,298 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

REAR SEATBELTS NOT TESTED AND NOT FAILED AT THIS TIME, AS CHILD SAFTEY SEATS FITTED.

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 DXL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD03 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

BD03 DXL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is BD03 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 DXL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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