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BN03 UVD

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,033 mi
Last recorded130,033 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 130,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 128,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 122,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,869 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,095 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 92,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,230 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 82,230 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 76,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 73,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,846 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 56,739 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007
Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,744 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 UVD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UVD, 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 UVD registered?

BN03 UVD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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