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BT03 WVH

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,348 mi
Last recorded131,348 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 WVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 131,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 131,348 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 119,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 119,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 107,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 96,534 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outside edges, cracked and perished.

O/S/F tyre worn on edges, cracked and perished.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 96,534 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outside edges, cracked and perished.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

O/S/F tyre worn on edges, cracked and perished.

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,385 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 93,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2012 83,004 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 83,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,652 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 65,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,223 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 60,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,747 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,012 miles

off side and near side front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2006 47,990 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 WVH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc 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 WVH, 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 WVH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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