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BN03 UMJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,090 mi
Last recorded80,090 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,499 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 66,386 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 66,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,992 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

oil leak o/s area

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 UMJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN03 UMJ?

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What year was BN03 UMJ registered?

BN03 UMJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is BN03 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 UMJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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