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BT52 FRV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,382 mi
Last recorded121,382 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 121,382 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 121,380 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 110,763 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,009 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,936 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 54,760 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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BT52 FRV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT52 FRV, 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 BT52 FRV registered?

BT52 FRV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is BT52 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 FRV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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