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BG03 CWZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,463 mi
Last recorded158,463 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 CWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 158,463 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 158,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 133,802 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fluid suspension return pipes deteriorated surrounded by damp but no obvious leaks

Fail 20 Jun 2018 133,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,506 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 116,955 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 116,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 113,157 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper split.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 113,157 miles

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.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,801 miles

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.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 106,801 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,412 miles

some rear suspension pipes rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 90,143 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 78,478 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 69,231 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,371 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,187 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 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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