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BW03 YOR

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,819 mi
Last recorded178,819 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 YOR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 178,819 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Aug 2018 173,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 173,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 167,115 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Aug 2016 160,986 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jul 2015 155,067 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 27 Jul 2015 155,067 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 Jul 2014 148,101 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 31 Jul 2014 148,101 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Aug 2013 142,813 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 6 Aug 2013 142,813 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Aug 2012 136,841 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 26 Aug 2011 131,192 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

possible leak from nearside front suspension unit

Fail 23 Aug 2011 131,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

possible leak from nearside front suspension unit

Pass 29 Sep 2010 125,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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BW03 YOR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW03 YOR, 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 BW03 YOR registered?

BW03 YOR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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