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BV03 HNE

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

201,856 mi
Last recorded201,856 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 HNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 201,856 miles

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

headlamps dull

Pass 29 Nov 2014 193,155 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2014 193,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 182,389 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 182,359 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 173,411 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front under trays insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2012 173,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front under trays insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2011 166,138 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2011 166,137 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 159,313 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 159,197 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2009 149,751 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 142,966 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 136,401 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 128,758 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 128,758 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 113,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 111,259 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 111,084 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HNE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNE, 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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BV03 HNE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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