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BN53 DBU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,878 mi
Last recorded90,878 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,679 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,863 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,562 miles

Rear discs corroded. O/s/r disc causing scraping noise

Fail 21 Jul 2011 72,559 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear discs corroded. O/s/r disc causing scraping noise

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,894 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,832 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 28,776 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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BN53 DBU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN53 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

BN53 DBU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BN53 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 DBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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