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BN03 XWG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,850 mi
Last recorded121,850 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 121,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,855 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 113,855 miles

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 105,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 97,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,486 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,318 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 85,318 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 79,329 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 79,329 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,129 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 74,129 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,205 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,511 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,273 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 XWG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG?

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What year was BN03 XWG registered?

BN03 XWG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is BN03 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 XWG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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