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BV03 CNY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,140 mi
Last recorded94,140 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 CNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 94,140 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 87,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the Engine Bay

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2019 87,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the Engine Bay

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2018 81,734 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 74,977 miles

Nearside and Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 5 Mar 2016 68,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 56,535 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 50,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,172 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,391 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,296 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 31,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,379 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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BV03 CNY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BV03 CNY, 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 BV03 CNY registered?

BV03 CNY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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