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BF03 BZJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,309 mi
Last recorded62,309 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 62,309 miles

exhaust reare silencer slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn uneven and to legal limit on outside

slight dampness to nearside front shock obsorber

Fail 18 May 2012 62,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust reare silencer slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn uneven and to legal limit on outside

slight dampness to nearside front shock obsorber

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake back plate catching on road wheel.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 34,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake back plate catching on road wheel.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,681 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage..195/65x15

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,174 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,881 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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BF03 BZJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF03 BZJ, 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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BF03 BZJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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