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BK03 EXR

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,779 mi
Last recorded100,779 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 EXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 100,779 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 100,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 87,781 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 87,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 77,277 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 67,998 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 65,816 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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BK03 EXR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK03 EXR, 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 BK03 EXR registered?

BK03 EXR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BK03 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 EXR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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