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BT03 WVC

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

143,719 mi
Last recorded143,719 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 143,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 143,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 141,475 miles

N/s and o/s front top suspension mounting corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 141,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

N/s and o/s front top suspension mounting corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 137,018 miles

Fuel tank strap rusty

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 134,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 133,103 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 133,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 131,847 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 129,684 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 129,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,825 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,041 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 111,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 102,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,104 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,357 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 85,720 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,674 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,756 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,010 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,477 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 WVC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

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

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