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BT53 FYH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,912 mi
Last recorded151,912 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 151,912 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 151,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 149,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 149,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2008 140,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 126,231 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 94,082 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 94,020 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 FYH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BT53 FYH, 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 BT53 FYH registered?

BT53 FYH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BT53 FYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 FYH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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