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RE03 BYX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,937 mi
Last recorded159,937 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 BYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 159,937 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 159,937 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 147,980 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

nearside washer jet weak

Fail 8 Mar 2014 147,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

nearside washer jet weak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 133,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under tray damaged

Wipers smear screen

o,s, drop link boot just starting to split

o,s,f shock damp

Fail 25 Feb 2013 133,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under tray damaged

Wipers smear screen

o,s, drop link boot just starting to split

o,s,f shock damp

Pass 24 Feb 2012 120,219 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 112,256 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 112,256 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 104,811 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 92,017 miles

nearside front tyre low in tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 75,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,766 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 59,766 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,269 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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RE03 BYX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE03 BYX, 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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RE03 BYX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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