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ML03 BZT

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,765 mi
Last recorded150,765 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 BZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 150,765 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 144,660 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 139,073 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 132,292 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 124,961 miles

rear brake discs are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 Dec 2011 124,959 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

all four brake discs are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Dec 2010 118,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 118,535 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 113,894 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 113,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 107,273 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 99,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 93,537 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 93,536 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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ML03 BZT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML03 BZT, 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 ML03 BZT registered?

ML03 BZT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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