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BK53 CYE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,798 mi
Last recorded123,798 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 CYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 123,798 miles

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

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

slight leak from nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 10 Oct 2012 119,653 miles

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Slight coolant leak from top of radiator.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 115,514 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 115,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 110,928 miles

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 104,081 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,244 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 80,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 80,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,914 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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BK53 CYE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK53 CYE, 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 BK53 CYE registered?

BK53 CYE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is BK53 CYE safe to buy?

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