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BD52 ZDL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,395 mi
Last recorded132,395 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 132,395 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 132,389 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 123,684 miles

ESP malfunction lamp illuminated.

Fail 30 May 2012 123,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

ESP malfunction lamp illuminated.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 110,335 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 109,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 12 Jun 2010 94,856 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,246 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 79,964 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2008 68,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,444 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,713 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 50,661 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2005 43,510 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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BD52 ZDL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD52 ZDL, 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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BD52 ZDL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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