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BJ03 VFK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,491 mi
Last recorded100,491 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,491 miles

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 100,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,993 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 94,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,111 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 387,171 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 387,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side inner drive shaft boot damp

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2012 78,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side inner drive shaft boot damp

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2011 68,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 60,657 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,115 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 39,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,224 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,306 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 VFK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

BJ03 VFK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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