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BP03 LUB

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,558 mi
Last recorded103,558 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 LUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,558 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 101,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,824 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 93,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,784 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,781 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage by sub frame (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 71,780 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage by sub frame (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,766 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,889 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,157 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 61,151 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,418 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f brake air deflection plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

strong advise perishing to o/s/f tyre in tread

washer bottle top missing

wear to front brake discs

Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

strong advise perishing to o/s/f tyre in tread

washer bottle top missing

wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,844 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,407 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,656 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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BP03 LUB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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