MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,651 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Suspension unit modified but function not affected both front units leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))
fuel tank damp
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (both) (2.4.G.2)
wipers split
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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BT53 SXJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?
BT53 SXJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is BT53 SXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT53 SXJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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