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BF53 HLG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,253 mi
Last recorded133,253 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 133,253 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 133,260 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight weep on o/s/f suspension leg

Pass 27 Nov 2012 127,358 miles

drivers seat belt slightly slow retracting

eml on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/fsuspension leg light misting of oil

Fail 13 Sep 2012 127,350 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

centre dash display showing airbag fault

light misting of oil on o/s/f suspension leg

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 119,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 100,346 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 83,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,469 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,734 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,737 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 41,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HLG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF53 HLG, 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 BF53 HLG registered?

BF53 HLG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 HLG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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