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BP52 RVZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,730 mi
Last recorded66,730 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 RVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Handbrake Cable slightly frayed. But still secure and not weakened.

Power Assisted Steering has slight mist of fluid on pipe from Pump to Steering Rack.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Handbrake Cable slightly frayed. But still secure and not weakened.

Power Assisted Steering has slight mist of fluid on pipe from Pump to Steering Rack.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,314 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front handbrake cable outter case chaffed

Pass 5 Jun 2012 51,561 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,247 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,353 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,203 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 20,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,491 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 RVZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RVZ, 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 BP52 RVZ registered?

BP52 RVZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is BP52 RVZ safe to buy?

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