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BN53 OSX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,122 mi
Last recorded132,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 123,214 miles

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 4 Jun 2014 110,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 98,526 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 98,324 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,173 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 80,983 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,623 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Jan 2010 65,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,608 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

slight noise from rear suspect wheel bearing

slight seepage of oil evident offside rear fluid suspension unit

Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,723 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 39,633 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,404 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 30,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,382 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 OSX 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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

BN53 OSX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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