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BL53 UJX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,879 mi
Last recorded150,879 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 150,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 143,720 miles

nearside rear suspension unit slight leak

Fail 14 Nov 2009 139,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 139,133 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 133,293 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 118,767 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 92,772 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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BL53 UJX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UJX, 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 UJX registered?

BL53 UJX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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