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RO03 BCE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,885 mi
Last recorded138,885 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 BCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 138,885 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 131,797 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 129,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 122,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 28 Mar 2012 111,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,231 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 87,754 miles

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS VERY SLOW TO RETRACT

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 87,754 miles

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS VERY SLOW TO RETRACT

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,217 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 62,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 62,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,936 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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RO03 BCE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RO03 BCE, 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 RO03 BCE registered?

RO03 BCE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is RO03 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 BCE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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