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CW03 BYX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,090 mi
Last recorded197,090 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 BYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 197,090 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 197,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 189,101 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 9 May 2017 180,364 miles

engine and under covers fitted obsuring some parts

Fail 2 May 2017 180,363 miles

Front front brake application uneven pulling to left 58% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine and under covers fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 23 May 2016 170,589 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 170,355 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 159,196 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 159,195 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 151,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 138,872 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 138,871 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 127,126 miles

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

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

both front handbrake cable outer cover worn

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 10 May 2011 110,661 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,853 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 21 May 2009 82,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 72,335 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 61,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 50,903 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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CW03 BYX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CW03 BYX, 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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CW03 BYX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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