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BN53 DCX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,033 mi
Last recorded134,033 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 134,033 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 134,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 131,793 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 129,232 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 129,232 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,238 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 125,238 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,756 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 121,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,496 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 117,496 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 111,403 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 111,403 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 100,784 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 90,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,696 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,117 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 70,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,716 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 59,710 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,450 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr brake slightly down on effort

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 DCX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 DCX registered?

BN53 DCX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is BN53 DCX safe to buy?

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