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BJ52 ZTM

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,281 mi
Last recorded166,281 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ZTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 166,281 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,463 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 116,463 miles

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

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

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 116,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 108,581 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting down

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,460 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,836 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,257 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,629 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 63,629 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,976 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 57,971 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 39,578 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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BJ52 ZTM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ52 ZTM, 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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BJ52 ZTM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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