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BF03 PDV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,624 mi
Last recorded144,624 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 PDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 144,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 136,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 125,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 114,575 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 114,575 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 92,791 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 92,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,966 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 82,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 71,182 miles

slight leak from offside rear suspension sphere

Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,777 miles

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

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 PDV 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 75%.

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 PDV, 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 BF03 PDV registered?

BF03 PDV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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