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BP03 DHU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,968 mi
Last recorded114,968 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 114,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outer section broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank mounting straps rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2019 114,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outer section broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank mounting straps rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,138 miles

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls not to cord

Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,132 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,074 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,842 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,888 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 72,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,921 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 50,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BP03 DHU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BP03 DHU, 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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BP03 DHU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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