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BT53 SXJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,651 mi
Last recorded94,651 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 94,651 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,729 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,491 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 38,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 83,105 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 33,433 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,873 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,496 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,347 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,652 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,155 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,315 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,432 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,817 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 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.

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