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BT03 XSE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,236 mi
Last recorded23,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,236 miles

Both fornt tyres sidewalls cracked

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 23,236 miles

Both fornt tyres sidewalls cracked

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,751 miles

Both o/s tyres perished.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,684 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 16,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,766 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 14,268 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 14,268 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 13,119 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 11,692 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 9,175 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 XSE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

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

Is BT03 XSE safe to buy?

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