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BF53 WVN

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,130 mi
Last recorded130,130 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 128,913 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 126,884 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 125,018 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 125,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 124,136 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 124,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 121,213 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 118,201 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,712 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 104,955 miles

n/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 15 Aug 2009 97,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,820 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 78,570 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,356 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 WVN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

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

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