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CK03 BLN

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,294 mi
Last recorded139,294 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 BLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 139,294 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 139,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 120,252 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 120,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 107,947 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 107,947 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 94,359 miles

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,995 miles

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres close to ware bars

chip in b zone not to excess

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak appears to be rocker cover

slight blow on exhaust tail pipe

Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres close to ware bars

chip in b zone not to excess

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak appears to be rocker cover

slight blow on exhaust tail pipe

Fail 6 May 2011 78,736 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)

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 78,736 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 70,734 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 70,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 63,269 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 55,649 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,359 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 32,458 miles

195/65/15 tyres fitted to front 185/65/15 tyres fitted to rear

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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CK03 BLN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CK03 BLN, 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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CK03 BLN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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