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BV53 OEK

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,125 mi
Last recorded86,125 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,125 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 86,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,474 miles

car has bad oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 80,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

car has bad oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,702 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 72,672 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,253 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 57,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,499 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 141,509 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 141,509 miles

Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,443 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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BV53 OEK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BV53 OEK, 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 BV53 OEK registered?

BV53 OEK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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