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BG03 AUP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,626 mi
Last recorded142,626 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 AUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 142,626 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres wearing close to wear markers 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 139,740 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 139,738 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 136,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 133,730 miles

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 15 Mar 2014 130,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 123,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 106,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2010 97,557 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 93,098 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 83,365 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 62,074 miles

Both rear suspension Bellows have slight misting of oil around them.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,743 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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BG03 AUP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG03 AUP, 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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BG03 AUP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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