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BN53 DAA

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,034 mi
Last recorded139,034 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 139,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 130,030 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 121,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 120,965 miles

Both front suspension legs have a misting of oil

Clutch on way out

Near side front wheel arch guard loose

Near side rear supension leg damp

Near side rear suspension leg gaiter split

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2012 120,956 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front suspension legs have a misting of oil

Both outer hand brake cables split

Clutch on way out

Near side front wheel arch guard loose

Near side rear supension leg damp

Near side rear suspension leg gaiter split

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2011 109,651 miles

Damage to front bumper

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

Knock on near side front suspension

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

No reverse lights

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

enginge cover clips missing/mounts broken

Pass 15 Oct 2010 98,499 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 98,499 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,678 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 71,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 55,030 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 55,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,412 miles

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

off side rear suspension unit has signs of fluid around the area but no sign of leaking under preasure and level of fluid is ok

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 DAA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DAA, 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 BN53 DAA registered?

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

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