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BT03 XRX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,164 mi
Last recorded133,164 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 133,164 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 124,638 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 124,637 miles

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 118,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o\s\r\suspension sphere weeping

Pass 13 May 2016 112,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 106,808 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 95,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 71,015 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 71,015 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 45,659 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 39,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,940 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 XRX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

BT03 XRX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BT03 XRX safe to buy?

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