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BV03 WVZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,639 mi
Last recorded164,639 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 164,639 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 164,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 146,489 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 141,526 miles

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

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

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

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

damage front number plate

Pass 3 Apr 2012 141,526 miles

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

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

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

damage front number plate

Pass 6 Apr 2011 128,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 115,276 miles

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

slight damage front number plate

slight split nearside wiper blade

Pass 7 Apr 2009 100,224 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,788 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 84,788 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front under trayloose

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,081 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 66,081 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Apr 2006 48,919 miles

n/s/f wiper split (replaced)

rear wiper split, front and rear no plate starting to seperate, slight fluid leak on o/s/f shocker, slight cut in n/s/f tyre, damage to n/s of car, both rear and o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

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 WVZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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