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BL52 XBX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,313 mi
Last recorded190,313 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 190,313 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 176,383 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 176,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 160,000 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 145,731 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 145,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 131,899 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 121,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 109,385 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 98,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,992 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,852 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 71,852 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,303 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 XBX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 BL52 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

BL52 XBX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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