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BN03 HZK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,724 mi
Last recorded170,724 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 170,724 miles

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

o/s wiper splitting on end

rear discs worn/rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2014 170,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

crack in screen

o/s wiper splitting on end

rear discs worn/rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2013 146,713 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 146,713 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes worn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 119,373 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2012 119,373 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear discs rusty

rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,085 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 74,982 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 74,982 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,759 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 59,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 51,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 41,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 HZK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HZK, 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 BN03 HZK registered?

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

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