MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak Bottom hose clip corroded ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
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)
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.
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.
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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