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BL52 UNS

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,798 mi
Last recorded101,798 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 UNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Mar 2014 92,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,580 miles

oil level not on dipstick

power steering pipe damp

service light on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 81,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil level not on dipstick

power steering pipe damp

service light on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,777 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)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge and worn to 2mm

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2012 73,777 miles

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge and worn to 2mm

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,180 miles

front seat belts slow to retract.

ns/r brake light dim.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 62,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front seat belts slow to retract.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,875 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,052 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 48,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,534 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,058 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,111 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 UNS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL52 UNS, 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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BL52 UNS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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