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BW03 YOY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,493 mi
Last recorded143,493 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 YOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 143,493 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 129,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 120,654 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 111,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,198 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,873 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,425 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 63,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,566 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,689 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,799 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 YOY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

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

Is BW03 YOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 YOY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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