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BG53 NLU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,524 mi
Last recorded92,524 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 NLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,524 miles

rear wiper blade

under tray fitted restricting full view off brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,872 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 88,980 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 814,598 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,578 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,594 miles

offside and nearside steering rack inner tie rod .ends have minor movement

unable to open nearside rear door

Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,594 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside steering rack inner tie rod .ends have minor movement

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2010 57,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2009 48,235 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside front handbrake cable touching wheel on lock to lock

nearside rear door doesn't open

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,235 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside front handbrake cable touching wheel on lock to lock

nearside rear door doesn't open

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,911 miles

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

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

hand brake cables catching wheels

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,514 miles

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

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

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 NLU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BG53 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

BG53 NLU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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