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BL52 YHR

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

247,781 mi
Last recorded247,781 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 247,781 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 219,199 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 193,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 159,138 miles

Evidence of handbrake cable rubbing on offside front wheel.

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

Nearside front wheel slightly damaged on inside edge.

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 136,026 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2009 100,488 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 100,488 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 85,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 74,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 63,211 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 YHR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

BL52 YHR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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