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BN53 DDE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,549 mi
Last recorded97,549 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 97,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,086 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 91,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,515 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,784 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,520 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 70,511 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,542 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,542 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,377 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,470 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,647 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 DDE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green 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 DDE, 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 DDE registered?

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

Is BN53 DDE safe to buy?

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