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BT53 DMV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,940 mi
Last recorded152,940 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 DMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 152,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

handbrake cable guides split exposing cable

Pass 8 Feb 2013 143,323 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 130,941 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 118,746 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 118,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 107,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 93,118 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 93,118 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 65,432 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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BT53 DMV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 BT53 DMV, 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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BT53 DMV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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