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BN03 HXY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,590 mi
Last recorded136,590 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 136,590 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 136,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 115,005 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 114,722 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 97,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,910 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,837 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 80,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 71,906 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 64,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 4 Mar 2009 64,692 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 19 Feb 2008 53,643 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,821 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 44,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,157 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
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BN03 HXY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN03 HXY, 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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BN03 HXY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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