MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested due to hydraulic suspension failure. (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking both (5.3.5 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brakes in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
All brake discs in poor condition
Front number plate in poor condition
All brake discs worn /corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake pad are running low.
n/s/front inner cv boot is weeping.
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 OEG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 BV53 OEG, 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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BV53 OEG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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