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DG03 BCV

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

238,177 mi
Last recorded238,177 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 BCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 238,177 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 226,713 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 226,713 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 210,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,083 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,083 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,982 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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DG03 BCV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 DG03 BCV, 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 DG03 BCV registered?

DG03 BCV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is DG03 BCV safe to buy?

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