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BP53 BKG

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,802 mi
Last recorded189,802 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 BKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 189,802 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

front no/plate damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2015 181,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower reading on o/s/f parking brake!

o/s/r brake pipe staring to corrode

Fail 16 Nov 2015 181,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower reading on o/s/f parking brake!

o/s/r brake pipe staring to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2014 176,922 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2013 167,012 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre tread lifting inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 159,503 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 159,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2011 148,486 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 137,646 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 127,036 miles

both near side tyre's getting close to limit

Pass 14 Nov 2008 117,018 miles

cover missing out of front bumper

metal surport damaged engine under tray cover

Pass 10 Nov 2007 105,386 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 87,678 miles

nsr suspension bump stop missing

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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BP53 BKG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BP53 BKG, 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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BP53 BKG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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