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BG53 YXD

2003 Citroen C5

Red Lpg 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,524 mi
Last recorded120,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 120,524 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 120,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,813 miles

Front pad sensor wires broken

Horn switch faulty

Hub caps missing

Off side rear number plate lamp lens missing

Sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2012 108,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front pad sensor wires broken

Horn switch faulty

Hub caps missing

Off side front brake binding

Off side rear number plate lamp lens missing

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,854 miles

advised brake fluid low

advised brake pads wear indicator wires broken

advised osf inner linner split

advised osr brake pads getting low

advised rear exhaust slight blow

advised sill cover fitted

advised suspension legs damp

Fail 11 Oct 2011 86,167 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advised brake fluid low

advised brake pads wear indicator wires broken

advised osf inner linner split

advised osr brake pads getting low

advised rear exhaust slight blow

advised sill cover fitted

advised suspension legs damp

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,751 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 52,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,900 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 70,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 70,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 YXD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YXD, 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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BG53 YXD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 November 2003.

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