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BJ53 FYT

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,363 mi
Last recorded204,363 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 204,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt not fitted correctly

offside and nearside anti roll bar links ball joint boot are split

one bulb out on centre high level stop light

Fail 19 Oct 2011 204,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt not fitted correctly

offside and nearside anti roll bar links ball joint boot are split

one bulb out on centre high level stop light

Pass 11 Nov 2010 194,402 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 166,291 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 136,456 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 136,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 103,944 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 103,944 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,471 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 73,467 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FYT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ53 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

BJ53 FYT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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