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BJ53 FGO

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,317 mi
Last recorded140,317 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 140,317 miles

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

rear n/s inner wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2016 140,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear n/s inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2015 115,301 miles

corrosion both rear undersills

damage to n/s outer sill borderline

damage to n/s/f and o/s/r wheel rims

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,628 miles

front and rear bumpers loose

front and rear inner wheel arch covers loose

Fail 29 Oct 2013 60,421 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,421 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,544 miles

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

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

slight leak on both front suspension legs

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,160 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 28,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,930 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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BJ53 FGO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ53 FGO, 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 BJ53 FGO registered?

BJ53 FGO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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