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BK53 MTU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,308 mi
Last recorded92,308 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,308 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f wiper split

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 67,590 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,135 miles

rear suspension fluid t piece damp

Fail 29 Sep 2011 63,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension fluid t piece damp

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,833 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK O/S/R DAMPER

UNABLE TO ACCESS N/S/R DOOR

Fail 24 Sep 2010 58,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK O/S/R DAMPER

UNABLE TO ACCESS N/S/R DOOR

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 3 Oct 2009 52,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damp around fluid suspension t piece on rear sub frame

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,671 miles

damp around fluid suspension t piece on rear sub frame

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,061 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,399 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,298 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 MTU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MTU, 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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BK53 MTU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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