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BT03 RLZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,992 mi
Last recorded106,992 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 RLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 106,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 106,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,521 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,447 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 91,623 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,462 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,566 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 81,565 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,626 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 73,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 57,703 miles

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

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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BT03 RLZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT03 RLZ, 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 BT03 RLZ registered?

BT03 RLZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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