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BK03 LMM

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,137 mi
Last recorded176,137 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LMM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 176,137 miles

Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 176,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 166,657 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 153,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 153,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 151,444 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 151,444 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 148,189 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise unable to fully inspect syspension pipes on top of fuel tank

advise under bonnet covers

advise under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 148,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened by fuel tank (2.4.D.3)

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)

advise sill covers fitted

advise unable to fully inspect syspension pipes on top of fuel tank

advise under bonnet covers

advise under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise unable to fully inspect brake pipes under covers

advise under bonnet covers

Pass 24 Jul 2014 142,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise unable to fully inspect brake pipes under plastic covers

advise under bonnet covers

Pass 10 Jun 2013 139,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise unable to fully inspect brake pipes under plastic trays

Fail 10 Jun 2013 139,018 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise unable to fully inspect brake pipes under plastic trays

Pass 29 May 2012 134,865 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 128,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 128,344 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 123,093 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 115,474 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 108,898 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 88,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,509 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 66,509 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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BK03 LMM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

BK03 LMM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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