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BJ03 VEK

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,200 mi
Last recorded153,200 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 153,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 149,578 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 145,516 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 142,164 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 142,159 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 140,468 miles

Nearside Rear suspension dust covers split

Offside Rear suspension gaitor split

Fail 9 Aug 2016 140,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear suspension dust covers split

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension gaitor split

Pass 15 Aug 2015 137,345 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2015 136,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 114,226 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 114,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 102,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 102,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,031 miles

both headlamp lenses are deteriorating , starting to affect the pattern

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,605 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,620 miles

nearside front tyre partially worn on outer tread edge

slight play in anti-roll bar drop link lower ball joint

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,410 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 66,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,380 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 VEK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ03 VEK, 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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BJ03 VEK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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