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BV03 EWF

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,975 mi
Last recorded129,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2011 129,975 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 105,086 miles

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

passenger front door faulty

Pass 7 Jul 2009 78,349 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,369 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

both front suspension legs are possilbe weeping

front brake pads are starting to run low.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,612 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 EWF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EWF, 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 EWF registered?

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

Is BV03 EWF safe to buy?

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