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BG53 ZYU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,511 mi
Last recorded112,511 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 112,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 112,511 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,371 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 103,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,301 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 94,301 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,838 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 85,838 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,665 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 56,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 56,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 31,093 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 31,092 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,138 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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BG53 ZYU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

BG53 ZYU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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