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BV03 HNF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,729 mi
Last recorded159,729 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 HNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 159,729 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 159,728 miles

Fuel system component leaking from filter housing (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 151,620 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 140,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 132,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 132,944 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 122,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 122,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 112,861 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 112,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 105,360 miles

small cut in near sidfe front tyre wall

Pass 15 Jul 2010 96,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 86,814 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 74,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,912 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 59,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,970 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,566 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 HNF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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