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FE03 BHU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,204 mi
Last recorded178,204 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 BHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 178,204 miles

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 160,731 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front pad sensor wire broken

rear wiper missing

throttle pedal stiff

Pass 12 Apr 2014 140,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bracket for towbar electrical socket corroded

brake pedal pad slightly worn

rear wiper missing

slight corrosion to contacts in towbar socket

Pass 10 Apr 2013 119,807 miles

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

rear wiper blade incomplete

small split to brake pedal rubber

Fail 10 Apr 2013 119,807 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade incomplete

small split to brake pedal rubber

Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 101,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,526 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,071 miles

rear view mirror wobbly

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

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

both rear calipers corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,043 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 29,043 miles

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

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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FE03 BHU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE03 BHU, 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 FE03 BHU registered?

FE03 BHU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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