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BG03 FBD

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,825 mi
Last recorded79,825 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cannot see front pads to measure, appear very low.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 79,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cannot see front pads to measure, appear very low.

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,241 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 68,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,881 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 FBD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBD, 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 BG03 FBD registered?

BG03 FBD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BG03 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 FBD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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