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BG03 LZR

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,517 mi
Last recorded160,517 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 160,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 148,095 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 148,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking sphere (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear sphere light misting of oil

Pass 29 Nov 2016 136,213 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 136,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake feels as cable may be seized (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper appears tobe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2015 128,631 miles

brake fluid low

o/s/f calliper parking brake sticking

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 19 Nov 2014 122,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 116,902 miles

off side front and near side rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 13 Nov 2013 116,902 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front and near side rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Nov 2012 109,864 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,024 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,635 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside front under tray lose and not secured satisfactorly

Pass 12 Mar 2010 91,288 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,914 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 LZR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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