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BD03 UUA

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,654 mi
Last recorded157,654 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 157,654 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 154,415 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 146,168 miles

Both front tyres 2mm tread depth and wearing inner edge.

Windscreen damaged just outside Zone A.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 146,168 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres 2mm tread depth and wearing inner edge.

Windscreen damaged just outside Zone A.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 121,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,503 miles

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

Nearside hand brake cable split on outter cover.

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

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 UUA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

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

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