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BN53 DBZ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

223,215 mi
Last recorded223,215 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 223,215 miles

Coolant leak Bottom hose clip corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 223,215 miles

Coolant leak Bottom hose clip corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 198,531 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

bottom crank pulley worn.

coolant leak.

engine covers fitted.

o.s.r suspention dust cover deteriorated.

under covers fitted.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 198,531 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing close to legal lim it.

bottom crank pulley worn.

coolant leak.

engine covers fitted.

o.s.r suspention dust cover deteriorated.

under covers fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 171,808 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 151,539 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 151,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 133,556 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 133,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 117,510 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 98,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 80,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,143 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 55,351 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 45,041 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 DBZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DBZ, 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 DBZ registered?

BN53 DBZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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