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BL53 UJY

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,710 mi
Last recorded177,710 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2011 177,710 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 164,892 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 163,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear suspension seeping.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 146,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 114,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UJY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UJY, 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 UJY registered?

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

Is BL53 UJY safe to buy?

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