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BT03 WUH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

124,256 mi
Last recorded124,256 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 124,256 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 124,256 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 122,796 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 121,189 miles

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

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Fail 13 Jul 2022 121,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Pass 14 Jul 2021 119,831 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 119,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 117,441 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,582 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 113,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,890 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 108,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 103,587 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2017 103,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,140 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Jun 2016 98,055 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,697 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,640 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 85,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,656 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 78,588 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 71,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,725 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 68,725 miles

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

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 8 Jul 2010 60,963 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 60,963 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,680 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 52,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,724 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 43,719 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,599 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 35,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,241 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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BT03 WUH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 BT03 WUH, 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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BT03 WUH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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