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BJ03 TXG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,516 mi
Last recorded95,516 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,516 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 95,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML on

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,807 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

engine has missfire

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 86,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

engine has missfire

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 86,802 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,707 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,436 miles

nearside rear suspension pipe leaking slightly....not affecting suspension

rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 12 Mar 2014 73,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear suspension pipe leaking slightly....not affecting suspension

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,081 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 12,923 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,172 miles

Exhaust bracket possable missing.but to check with manufactor

Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,458 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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BJ03 TXG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ03 TXG, 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 BJ03 TXG registered?

BJ03 TXG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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