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BD03 PZS

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,888 mi
Last recorded122,888 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,866 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 121,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 119,412 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 106,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

nearside front parking brake cable damaged

offside front brake binding

Fail 31 Aug 2017 106,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

nearside front parking brake cable damaged

offside front brake binding

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 103,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 100,257 miles

Air Bag warning cleared during test.

Near side front tyre slightly scrubed on edge.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 90,176 miles

air bag warning

plastic sills limits inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant over filled (removed exess)

coolant safe

o/s/r suspension unit has light misting of oil

service light on dash

Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant over filled (removed exess)

coolant safe

o/s/r suspension unit has light misting of oil

service light on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,268 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 68,268 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 64,389 miles

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

tray underneath front of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2009 64,389 miles

tray underneath front of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,392 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 60,345 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

traces of fluid around n/s/r suspention ram no apparant leak recommend further investigation

Pass 21 May 2007 51,156 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,518 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 PZS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

BD03 PZS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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