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BK03 LKZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,137 mi
Last recorded145,137 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 145,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 13,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 127,032 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 120,952 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 111,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 111,646 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 98,340 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 98,340 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,071 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,414 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 77,321 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 63,322 miles

slight bind on near side front brake caliper

Fail 25 Mar 2006 63,322 miles

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

slight bind on near side front brake caliper

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 LKZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

BK03 LKZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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