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MD03 BVV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

141,764 mi
Last recorded141,764 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 BVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 141,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 141,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 141,436 miles

under body/suspension corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 140,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 140,527 miles

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,970 miles

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

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

under body and suspension parts corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 139,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under body and suspension parts corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 139,202 miles

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess seeping (5.3.5 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 139,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected to compensator (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess seeping (5.3.5 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Feb 2019 137,555 miles

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

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

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 4 Feb 2019 137,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2018 135,769 miles

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2018 135,769 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 132,490 miles

n/s/r brake back plate corroded .

n/s/r brake pipe corroded at flexible joint.

o/s/r brake back plate corroded.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded at flexible pipe

Pass 20 Jan 2016 127,784 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

engine bay covers. plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 127,784 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

engine bay covers. plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 121,454 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 115,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,980 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,602 miles

front park brake cables deteriorating

Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,602 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front park brake cables deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2011 82,234 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,432 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 53,425 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

eml on

Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,792 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,681 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 39,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,796 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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MD03 BVV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 MD03 BVV, 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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MD03 BVV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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