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BK53 LCN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,332 mi
Last recorded82,332 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 LCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,332 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper deteriorated

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,127 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 75,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,245 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 63,197 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,540 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT DISC WORN

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,279 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,209 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,288 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 LCN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

BK53 LCN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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