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BK03 EZN

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,839 mi
Last recorded182,839 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 EZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 182,839 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover insecure

front nearside shock absorber has a slight misting of oil on the body

nearside front handbrake cable outer sleeve cracked

offside front handbrake cable outer sleeve cracked

rear offside shock absorber has a slight misting of oil on the body

Fail 30 Sep 2013 182,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover insecure

front nearside shock absorber has a slight misting of oil on the body

nearside front handbrake cable outer sleeve cracked

offside front handbrake cable outer sleeve cracked

rear offside shock absorber has a slight misting of oil on the body

Fail 20 Sep 2013 182,766 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check rerar seat belts

Pass 30 May 2012 165,701 miles

o/s rear suspension unit damp

Pass 30 Jun 2011 157,370 miles

all discs pitted

n/s front suspension leg damp

Pass 27 Mar 2010 151,472 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both no plates deteriating

Fail 24 Mar 2009 143,569 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 143,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 135,277 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 125,746 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 125,746 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 96,045 miles

Both rear tyre's are on the legal limit of 1.6mm.

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 EZN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK03 EZN, 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 EZN registered?

BK03 EZN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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