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BN53 DAU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,834 mi
Last recorded98,834 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,038 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 96,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak pipe loose (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,504 miles

offside front wiper blade split, but still clears screen.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 93,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front wiper blade split, but still clears screen.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,610 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 88,609 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,407 miles

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

High level stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,404 miles

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

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

High level stop lamp not working

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,095 miles

Engine under tray loose

High level brake lamp out

Fail 13 Sep 2012 78,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine under tray loose

High level brake lamp out

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,671 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 71,671 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,377 miles

Slight play near side front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 13 Sep 2010 64,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play near side front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,316 miles

Slight knock on nearside rear wheel when spun

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,668 miles

Front and rear brake pads may be worn low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,263 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,425 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 38,425 miles

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

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 DAU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DAU, 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 DAU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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