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GR03 BXX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,173 mi
Last recorded167,173 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 BXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 167,173 miles

oil leak on rear shocker both- off side rear lense cracked - off side rear tyre wearing low- under body corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 167,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

oil leak on rear shocker both- off side rear lense cracked - off side rear tyre wearing low- under body corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 160,505 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 160,444 miles

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

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 157,925 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 157,925 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 152,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all shockers misty

Fail 29 Aug 2019 152,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all shockers misty

Pass 23 Aug 2018 144,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both-sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both-sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 144,707 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both-sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both-sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 135,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear has a very possible minor suspected leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 127,449 miles

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

Front wiper worn

Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,576 miles

Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated both sides - misty (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wiper smeary

engine covers & under trays fitted which obstructs view of some components

Fail 10 Sep 2015 117,576 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated both sides - misty (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wiper smeary

engine covers & under trays fitted which obstructs view of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 111,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some componenents in bay

n/s/r tyre damaged on wall

o/s/r door some times does not open

under trays fitted obscuring

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,990 miles

Both rear tyres perished (215/55 16)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wipers smeary

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

Nearside rear tyre feathered

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 102,990 miles

Both rear tyres perished (215/55 16)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wipers smeary

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre feathered

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,352 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 96,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in ns anti-roll bar linkage

Fail 26 Aug 2011 32,350 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads worn VERY low

slight play in ns anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,211 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,476 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,714 miles

front suspension legs damp

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,492 miles

front shocks slight leak

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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GR03 BXX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GR03 BXX, 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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GR03 BXX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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