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BT03 XJD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,648 mi
Last recorded117,648 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 117,648 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 117,648 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,663 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,142 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,578 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,021 miles

both front tyres worn too limits 215/55r16 w

Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,916 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK/BALL JOINT COVERS SPLIT.

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,060 miles

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

strong advise all tyres perishing

strong advise rear tyres wearing on edges+close to marker bars

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 XJD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

BT03 XJD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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