MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fluid suspension return pipes deteriorated surrounded by damp but no obvious leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fluid suspension return pipes deteriorated surrounded by damp but no obvious leaks
power steering pipes damp
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyre worn on edges
front wipers poor
Nearside Front front brake binding caliper / cable siezed (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
front tyre worn on edges
front wipers poor
power steering pipes damp
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear wiper split.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear wiper split.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front washer poor.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front washer poor.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
some rear suspension pipes rusty
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
2 nails in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG03 CWZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 CWZ, 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 CWZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 July 2003.
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