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BW03 YPV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,434 mi
Last recorded82,434 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,434 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 82,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,173 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 76,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,258 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 62,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2013 61,119 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,884 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 57,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,808 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2010 50,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,053 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,023 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 43,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,822 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,470 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 32,293 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YPV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

BW03 YPV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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