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BV03 EXF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,664 mi
Last recorded112,664 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front shockers slight misting

advise rear discs showing signs of corrosion

advise rear spheres slight dampness

Pass 30 Jun 2012 110,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 107,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 107,954 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 105,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 102,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,025 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 99,025 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 72,367 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 67,269 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 EXF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

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

Is BV03 EXF safe to buy?

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