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BT03 WUU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,417 mi
Last recorded178,417 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 WUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 178,417 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 178,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 171,632 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2017 171,632 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both 26inch and 19inch (8.2.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 162,086 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 162,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 151,990 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 151,990 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 135,916 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 128,377 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 119,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 109,952 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 95,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight misting around suspension unit centre rear

Pass 20 Jul 2009 95,375 miles

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

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

slight misting around suspension unit centre rear

Fail 4 Jul 2008 84,234 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 70,745 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,995 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 55,995 miles

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

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 WUU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WUU, 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 WUU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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