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BN53 LMX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,893 mi
Last recorded90,893 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,893 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 90,847 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,917 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 87,917 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,735 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 77,797 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 77,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,261 miles

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

n/s/f suspension slight misting

Fail 20 Jan 2014 74,261 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f suspension slight misting

Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,970 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,608 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,302 miles

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 Front 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 15 Jan 2010 50,196 miles

Guards are fitted to sills and floorpan areas preventing a full inspection of these areas

Fail 10 Jan 2009 32,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front Washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 10 Jan 2009 32,968 miles

Offside front Washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 18 Jan 2008 15,640 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,073 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 LMX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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