MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension slightly stiff
Offside Front handbrake slow to operate
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers seatbelt slow to retract
nearside front shock abs breather pipe broken
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers seatbelt slow to retract
nearside front shock abs breather pipe broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
number plate lamp lenses missing
o/s/f seatbelt retracting mechanism poor
wipers split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
number plate lamp lenses missing
o/s/f seatbelt retracting mechanism poor
wipers split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
number plate lamp lenses missing
o/s/f seatbelt retracting mechanism poor
wipers split
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside & nearside of front window screen damaged(not efecting drivers view)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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 UMM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 May 2003.
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