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BK03 HCN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,411 mi
Last recorded103,411 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,411 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 103,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2012 94,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 81,001 miles

power steering pipes nsf damp

rear pads getting low inner

Fail 31 Jul 2010 80,997 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipes nsf damp

rear pads getting low inner

Pass 15 Aug 2009 72,399 miles

nsf steering pipes damp

nsr tyre started going out of shape

Fail 1 Aug 2009 72,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nsr tyre going out of shape

Pass 26 Jul 2008 62,640 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 62,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

front discs worn

pads getting close to senors

Pass 11 Aug 2007 53,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 43,743 miles

Off side rear suspenion gator damp

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 HCN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

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

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