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BD03 VCG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,639 mi
Last recorded142,639 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 142,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,549 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 126,227 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 124,541 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 124,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2011 122,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 116,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 111,603 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 111,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 105,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 99,315 miles

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

nearside rear suspension unit damp

Pass 15 May 2006 57,262 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 VCG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

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

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