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BP52 DHL

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,791 mi
Last recorded120,791 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 DHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 120,791 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Aug 2017 120,791 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wire on trailing arm insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wire on trailing arm insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,961 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,660 miles

front suspension stiff in operation

Fail 1 Sep 2015 107,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear indicators also wearing unevenly

front suspension stiff in operation

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,408 miles

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

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,408 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,095 miles

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

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

power steering belt cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,333 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 61,333 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 27 Feb 2010 45,162 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,476 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,566 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,087 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,609 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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BP52 DHL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP52 DHL, 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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BP52 DHL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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