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BP03 OTJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,727 mi
Last recorded158,727 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 158,727 miles

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

slight seepage by rear suspension units

Pass 28 Mar 2013 155,999 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 140,833 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 127,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,159 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 101,157 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,527 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 OTJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OTJ, 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 BP03 OTJ registered?

BP03 OTJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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