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BV53 OEG

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,038 mi
Last recorded156,038 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 156,038 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 156,020 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 29,050 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 154,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 151,109 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 147,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 143,194 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 143,194 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 139,159 miles

Front brakes in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2012 132,765 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 125,952 miles

All brake discs in poor condition

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2010 121,595 miles

All brake discs worn /corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 115,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 106,357 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 106,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,006 miles

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.

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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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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