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BT52 HNF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,634 mi
Last recorded163,634 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 163,634 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 163,422 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking above subframe (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking above subframe (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear cracking in tread area

Pass 6 Jan 2014 156,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2012 150,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 150,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 142,378 miles

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

fluid seepage around o/s/f sub frame area, raer A.B.S sensor wire brackets loose on rear suspension arms

Pass 27 Sep 2010 130,850 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 119,347 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 105,124 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 90,168 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 75,205 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 HNF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HNF, 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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BT52 HNF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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