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BT52 UYE

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,840 mi
Last recorded157,840 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 157,840 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

very wet underneath car

wet around brake reservior

Fail 16 Feb 2019 157,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

very wet underneath car

wet around brake reservior

Pass 16 Feb 2018 150,928 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs badly corroded (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

Fail 16 Feb 2018 150,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs badly corroded (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2017 142,273 miles

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

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

Nearside number plate lens missing

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

high level stop light not working, assumed to be disconnected

Pass 20 Feb 2016 135,096 miles

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 135,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort no effort recorded (3.7.B.6a)

under trays fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 121,391 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 14 Feb 2015 121,391 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Feb 2014 106,740 miles

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

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

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

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2014 106,740 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

heavy engine oil leak

offside front brake wear indicator wire broken

Pass 23 Feb 2013 91,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 91,154 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 87,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2011 79,905 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 75,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,352 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 63,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,386 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 39,386 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,410 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 23,121 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 UYE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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