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BK53 MVT

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

206,616 mi
Last recorded206,616 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 206,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2016 206,483 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking Shock\sphere leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 197,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Some bulbs in centre brake light not working

Fail 10 Sep 2015 197,115 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Inner wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Inner wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Some bulbs in centre brake light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2014 189,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 189,357 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 181,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 181,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 181,547 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,952 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 164,369 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 164,368 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

push botton missing park brake

Fail 15 Sep 2010 155,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 155,242 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 143,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 143,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 131,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 131,818 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 107,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,241 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 MVT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BK53 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

BK53 MVT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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