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BN03 LYJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,835 mi
Last recorded147,835 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 147,835 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 147,835 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 131,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 131,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 119,963 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 112,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,477 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 74,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,658 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 49,643 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs slight corroding on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,445 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 LYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

BN03 LYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 LYJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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