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BN53 LMF

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,536 mi
Last recorded184,536 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 184,536 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 183,091 miles

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 183,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 180,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 176,442 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 171,781 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2009 166,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 154,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 134,806 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 118,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 118,895 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 LMF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

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

Is BN53 LMF safe to buy?

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