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BD03 LFG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,967 mi
Last recorded66,967 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,628 miles

all warning lights on the dash

front pads low

offside front has the spare wheel fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,628 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all warning lights on the dash

front pads low

offside front has the spare wheel fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,406 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,406 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,930 miles

Advise front number plate cracked.

Advise high level stop lamp n/w, disconnected.

Advise n/s/f strut damp.

Advise o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract.

Advise o/s/f wiper blade loose in arm, clears screen ok.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 40,330 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 40,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 23,403 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 LFG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 LFG, 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 LFG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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