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BT03 WVD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,490 mi
Last recorded140,490 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 WVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 140,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 131,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 131,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 125,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective but still clearing ok (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

washers low on fluid

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace soon (0.1 (b))

Front headlights slightly discoloured

Offside Rear suspension unit weeping slightly … advise monitor / attention soon... benefit of doubt given

Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,298 miles

Front Inner brake disc faces corroding slightly

Nearside headlight beam pattern deteriorating but unlikely to dazzle other road users

Pass 22 Jun 2017 116,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroding / masked for most of travel ....strongly advise check condition (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear oil mist in area of rear suspension spheres ...not visibly leaking

front headlights discoloured slightly / beam patterns deteriorating

interior mirror seems slightly loose on mountings

Fail 21 Jun 2017 116,918 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable / calliper lever inop (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroding / masked for most of travel ....strongly advise check condition (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear oil mist in area of rear suspension spheres ...not visibly leaking

front headlights discoloured slightly / beam patterns deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tow hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2016 113,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres and nsf tyres cracking and deteriorating ...advise replacement soon

tow hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2015 110,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 110,035 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,331 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,601 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,694 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,535 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,563 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 WVD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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