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BD03 FWU

2003 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,453 mi
Last recorded151,453 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 151,453 miles

Front tyres worn bald on inner edges but cords not exposed

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

transmission leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 151,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

transmission leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer lower body

Fail 27 Feb 2014 128,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer lower body

Pass 19 Sep 2012 113,802 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 113,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,526 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front inner wheel arch splash gaurd slightly insecure

rear brake pads wearing uneven

Fail 23 Jun 2011 108,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front inner wheel arch splash gaurd slightly insecure

rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 2 Jun 2010 99,505 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 88,091 miles

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 7 May 2008 80,895 miles

engine and underside covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 4 May 2007 69,285 miles

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle,restricting inspections of testable items.

Pass 2 May 2006 56,107 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 FWU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWU, 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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BD03 FWU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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