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BW03 YOT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,581 mi
Last recorded161,581 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 161,581 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively FROM SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND GAITOR SEVERELY DETERIORATED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively FROM SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive LEAKING FROM STEERING COMPONENTS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LOOSE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 161,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 161,567 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 160,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 160,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 158,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 150,201 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,725 miles

Offside Front fluid return pipe slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 135,777 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 127,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 118,884 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,795 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,492 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,672 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 90,672 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 82,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 72,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 65,542 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 65,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,262 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,851 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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BW03 YOT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BW03 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

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

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