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BL53 AUY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

195,996 mi
Last recorded195,996 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 AUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 195,996 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 184,988 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 170,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 155,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 137,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 119,665 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 92,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 77,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 77,842 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 71,065 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,417 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,911 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 55,909 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)

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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BL53 AUY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL53 AUY, 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 BL53 AUY registered?

BL53 AUY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 AUY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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