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BW03 YPD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,255 mi
Last recorded177,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 177,255 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 174,469 miles

smoke during accleration

Fail 9 Oct 2015 174,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

smoke during accleration

Pass 16 Oct 2014 163,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 163,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 153,716 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 153,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 143,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 135,578 miles

The quantities of smoke is cosiderably high on quick and high acceleration and it needs serious attention to remedy it.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 126,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 114,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 98,284 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch trim damaged secure and not fouling at the time of the test may come adrift at a later date.

offside rear tyre 3mm sign of uneven wear

slight damage to the offside of the rear bumper tapped up at the time of the test

trims covering the floorpan, both outer sills and the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jun 2007 78,250 miles

Oil leak

cover over the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

rear wiperblade split

trims fitted to both outer sills and the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 11 Jun 2007 78,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

cover over the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

rear wiperblade split

trims fitted to both outer sills and the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,261 miles

both rear tyres are worn low on 2mm.

near side droplink has play in.

near side wheel arch liner is smashed.

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 YPD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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