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BN03 UWK

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

200,786 mi
Last recorded200,786 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 200,786 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 183,287 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 183,243 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 167,190 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 150,507 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions too clean to test

front wipers slight smear

signs of oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2011 147,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 141,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 133,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 122,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 109,546 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 101,418 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 UWK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UWK, 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 UWK registered?

BN03 UWK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BN03 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 UWK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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