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BD03 VOF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,185 mi
Last recorded204,185 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 204,185 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 204,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 204,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 199,807 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 199,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 193,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 193,788 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 185,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 185,705 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 180,400 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2018 180,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65r15 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65r15 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre cracking

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 3 May 2017 178,442 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 176,554 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2015 174,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 174,423 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 173,977 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 173,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 172,694 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 172,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 171,709 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 171,709 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside rear tyre rubber cracking with age.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 167,915 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 164,145 miles

offside rear suspension accumulator slightly damp

Pass 21 Sep 2007 161,726 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 156,205 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 151,777 miles

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

n/s/r suspension noisey in operation

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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BD03 VOF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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