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BL52 FEM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,447 mi
Last recorded98,447 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,447 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,447 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,730 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,307 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,478 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 76,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 72,375 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,723 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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BL52 FEM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL52 FEM, 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 BL52 FEM registered?

BL52 FEM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is BL52 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 FEM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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