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BN53 CZZ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

180,871 mi
Last recorded180,871 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 180,871 miles

n/s rear tyre on wear markers and cracking between tread

o/s front tyre close to wear markers and cracking between tread

Fail 15 Oct 2025 180,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre on wear markers and cracking between tread

o/s front tyre close to wear markers and cracking between tread

Pass 18 Oct 2024 162,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension sphere damp

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 162,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper light lens slightly damaged slight water ingress

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Evidence of slight fluid leak around suspension assembly and central rear valve assembly

Slight corrosion on rear metal brake and suspension pipes

Slight water ingress in upper central brake light

Pass 17 Nov 2022 161,676 miles

Nearside Rear Upper light lens cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Evidence of slight fluid leak around suspension assembly and central rear valve assembly

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine seepage with small accumulation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipe from pump to rack and pipe to oil cooler near radiator. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 161,676 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipe from pump to rack joint area , also pipe to front cooler at point under radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens is cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Signs of fluid loss suspension unit . Also from centrally mounted valve unit on rear axle beam

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Required smoke clearing to pass emissions test (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 157,777 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 154,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak/residue on engine/gearbox

Pass 24 Oct 2019 153,952 miles

Offside Front suspension unit has slight misting of oil

Pass 12 Nov 2018 150,298 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 145,071 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight play offside steering arm

suspension unit at rear leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2016 136,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 136,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 122,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osf shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 6 Nov 2014 122,449 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

osf shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 15 Nov 2013 113,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 113,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is out of shape caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

Pass 9 Nov 2012 100,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2012 100,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,176 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 90,176 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,480 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,158 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,621 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 38,617 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 1 Sep 2006 29,689 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 29,689 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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BN53 CZZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN53 CZZ, 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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BN53 CZZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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