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BN53 HMD

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,123 mi
Last recorded106,123 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 106,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,545 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,571 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,212 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 87,212 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,386 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,785 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,198 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,473 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,808 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 HMD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HMD, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 HMD?

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What year was BN53 HMD registered?

BN53 HMD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BN53 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 HMD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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