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BD03 XKP

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,954 mi
Last recorded69,954 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 69,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 68,629 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 68,629 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 66,769 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2023 66,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 63,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 60,302 miles

Both inner sills rusty, side skirts fitted to outer

Fail 10 May 2021 60,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn on the outer edge/half of sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills rusty, side skirts fitted to outer

Pass 20 May 2020 57,975 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 May 2020 57,975 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 May 2019 54,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 51,400 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 May 2018 51,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively perished on the inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords no visible tread on outer edge with a couple of cuts to cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Flat, excessively perished on the inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2017 49,180 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front worn outer edge

both rear tyres perished side walls

Pass 23 May 2016 46,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2015 43,676 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 43,676 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,319 miles

offisde rear disc pitted and corroded

steering wheel has movement up+down, side+side

Fail 28 Apr 2014 41,319 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

offisde rear disc pitted and corroded

steering wheel has movement up+down, side+side

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,555 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,851 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 34,853 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 34,853 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,602 miles

full body undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 6 May 2009 28,304 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,696 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 May 2006 15,001 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 XKP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKP, 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 XKP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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