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CU03 BEJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,474 mi
Last recorded148,474 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 BEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 148,474 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 148,474 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 147,395 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 147,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 143,444 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 143,396 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 134,114 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 132,271 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight wheel binding offside front

Pass 21 Apr 2017 129,463 miles

Oil leak ()

off side hand brake lever sticking

Pass 28 Apr 2016 126,101 miles

offside front brake starting to bind

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,717 miles

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,180 miles

Outer edge on n/s/f tyre low

Pass 2 May 2013 113,070 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 113,070 miles

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

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 103,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 97,335 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,008 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 91,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 80,744 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 80,591 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,850 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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CU03 BEJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CU03 BEJ, 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 CU03 BEJ registered?

CU03 BEJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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