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BN03 JBV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,047 mi
Last recorded95,047 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 JBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,047 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,820 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,508 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,360 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 88,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,187 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 87,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has perishing on side wall

tailgate strut not support properly

Fail 17 Mar 2016 85,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has perishing on side wall

tailgate strut not support properly

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,973 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 83,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,893 miles

frt no plate discolour

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,515 miles

Cracks to both rear tyres.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,435 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 71,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,987 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 67,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,887 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 63,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,475 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 JBV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBV, 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 JBV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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