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BT03 WVN

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,182 mi
Last recorded139,182 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 WVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,182 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 139,182 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 125,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side rear tyres tread is uneven and nsr tyre wearing thin

Fail 15 Mar 2018 125,047 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side rear tyres tread is uneven and nsr tyre wearing thin

Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,396 miles

N S R tyre low tread

rear wiper blade insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2016 122,396 miles

N S R tyre low tread

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre slighty mishaped

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 110,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre out of shape on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 103,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has slight damage

Fail 23 Jul 2012 96,202 miles

Both front brake caliper parking brake levers not fully returning to their "off" position

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,202 miles

Both front brake caliper parking brake levers not fully returning to their "off" position

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,195 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,326 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,324 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,515 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,125 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 WVN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WVN, 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 WVN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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