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BT52 VDV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,982 mi
Last recorded177,982 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 177,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 169,789 miles

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess ram gaitors (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 164,483 miles

gaiters on both rear suspension rams split

Fail 24 Jun 2017 164,446 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened to shock absorber (2.4.D.3)

gaiters on both rear suspension rams split

Pass 18 Mar 2016 159,288 miles

Nearside Rear suspension ram slight leak

Offside Front tyre getting low inner edge

Offside Rear gaiter on suspension ram split

Fail 12 Mar 2016 159,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both (1.7.4a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear suspension ram slight leak

Offside Front tyre getting low inner edge

Offside Rear gaiter on suspension ram split

Pass 13 Mar 2015 155,269 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 151,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 129,122 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,522 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 107,453 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,893 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,048 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,592 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,108 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 VDV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

BT52 VDV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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