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BG03 AUR

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,172 mi
Last recorded117,172 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 AUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 117,172 miles

Noise on front suspension

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 116,621 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper and headlight damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 110,612 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,054 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 105,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,950 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 96,950 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,828 miles

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,648 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,367 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 67,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions too low to register

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,347 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 41,347 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,399 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 31,399 miles

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

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 AUR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG03 AUR, 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 AUR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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