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BJ03 XNF

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,454 mi
Last recorded79,454 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 79,454 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 79,454 miles

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)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,607 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust clamps det

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 77,607 miles

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust clamps det

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,640 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,640 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,663 miles

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

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

n/s wiper slit

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,663 miles

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

n/s wiper slit

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,784 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and rear disces corrosion and wear

o/s/r brake noes rubbing pos wear to caliper

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,627 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator has sings of coolant leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,627 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator has sings of coolant leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,494 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 49,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 39,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 26,624 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 XNF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XNF, 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 XNF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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