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BK53 ZMY

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,507 mi
Last recorded125,507 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 125,507 miles

Rear suspension rubber gaitors perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 125,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear suspension rubber gaitors perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 112,799 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2023 112,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,621 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,167 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front suspension unit damp

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,290 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,296 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,549 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,286 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 ZMY 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 90.5%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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