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BL03 GYW

2003 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,244 mi
Last recorded192,244 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 192,244 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 192,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 192,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 183,931 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 183,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 178,568 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Rear of engine (2.3.3b)

Rear Both disc's corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 178,568 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking Splitter Union on rear axle (2.4.D.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Rear of engine (2.3.3b)

Rear Both disc's corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 172,890 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 164,663 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 151,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s washer jet operation poor

Pass 2 Oct 2012 151,081 miles

n/s washer jet operation poor

Pass 4 Oct 2011 137,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 137,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 123,121 miles

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

Front discs worm thin

Nearside door mirror broken but secure,obligatory o/s mirror and centre present

Fail 1 Oct 2010 123,121 miles

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

Front discs worm thin

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

Nearside door mirror broken but secure,obligatory o/s mirror and centre present

Pass 23 Sep 2009 104,646 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 104,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 90,312 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 75,688 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 75,688 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,306 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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BL03 GYW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BL03 GYW, 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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BL03 GYW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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