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BG53 LCV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,774 mi
Last recorded137,774 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 137,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect b oth (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 137,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect b oth (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 135,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 132,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING

NEARSIDE FRONT LINK BAR SLIGHT PLAY

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 132,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING

NEARSIDE FRONT LINK BAR SLIGHT PLAY

Position lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working OFFSIDE REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OFFSIDE FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 130,228 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTHH FRONT SHOCKER LIGHT MISITING OF OIL

NEARIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

NEARSIDE FRONT LINK BAR SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 14 Nov 2016 126,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 123,781 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT INOP

NEARSIDE FRONT LINK BAR SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 15 Nov 2014 120,859 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 119,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 115,898 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front suspension unit slightly leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2012 111,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 111,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,080 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 104,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,360 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

Oil leak

slight misting on offside rear suspension unit

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,311 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 76,393 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 76,391 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,633 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

fluid stains on n/s rear suspension unit

Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,946 miles

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

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

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

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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BG53 LCV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG53 LCV, 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 BG53 LCV registered?

BG53 LCV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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