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BF53 HKJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,095 mi
Last recorded100,095 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 100,095 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,218 miles

Nearside Rear 3mm

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

Offside Rear 3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,739 miles

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

both front tyres low outer tread

front brake pads sitting over disc

Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,739 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

both front tyres low outer tread

front brake pads sitting over disc

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,731 miles

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

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 27 Sep 2012 54,731 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,776 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,659 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,825 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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BF53 HKJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 BF53 HKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 HKJ registered?

BF53 HKJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BF53 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 HKJ 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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