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BP03 YBZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,351 mi
Last recorded135,351 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 YBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2021 135,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level just visable on dipstick!

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

Offside Front Headlamp unit lens clouded.Beam image poor.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 121,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp unit lens clouded.Beam image poor.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 121,627 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Consider replacing! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken.

Nearside Front Hydrolastic pipe to hydrolastic suspension unit leak?

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Consider replacing! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp unit lens clouded.Beam image poor.

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 108,102 miles

Emission : Intermittent slight black smoke from the exhaust. Vehicle met the emission standards after 5 attempts . Also slight hydraulic return pipe leak near N/S/F wheel area

Fail 27 Jun 2018 108,101 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Due to lens condition (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emission : Intermittent slight black smoke from the exhaust. Vehicle met the emission standards after 5 attempts . Also slight hydraulic return pipe leak near N/S/F wheel area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,194 miles

Nearside Front Hydrolastic feed pipe to shock absorber Starting to leak?

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to outer tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp lens clouded.Beam image poor

Offside Front Wiper blade worn! Consider replacing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to outer tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,192 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Hydrolastic feed pipe to shock absorber Starting to leak?

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to outer tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp lens clouded.Beam image poor

Offside Front Wiper blade worn! Consider replacing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to outer tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,525 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 79,525 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,917 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 21 Jul 2015 65,906 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2014 48,063 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs faces slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,006 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,968 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,008 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,263 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 YBZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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