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H776 BGW

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,359 mi
Last recorded22,359 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH776 BGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 22,359 miles

195/65/15 O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,945 miles

195/65/15 O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,531 miles

195/65/15 O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,684 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,270 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 19,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,646 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 19,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,015 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,365 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,827 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 11,295 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2005 11,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil 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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H776 BGW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H776 BGW, 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 H776 BGW registered?

H776 BGW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is H776 BGW safe to buy?

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