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BJ03 YTU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,098 mi
Last recorded164,098 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 164,098 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 160,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2011 142,775 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 142,775 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 117,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 76,059 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,798 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 39,176 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 YTU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

BJ03 YTU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 YTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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