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BX52 ONV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,418 mi
Last recorded115,418 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 ONV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 115,418 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 14 Feb 2019 119,483 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 104,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,253 miles

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

nearside windscreen washer jet blocked but offside providing sufficient washer liquid for both sides

Fail 13 Feb 2017 95,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside windscreen washer jet blocked but offside providing sufficient washer liquid for both sides

Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 90,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted customer own wiper free of charge (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working fitted bulb free of charge (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted customer own wiper free of charge (8.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 84,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,924 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,790 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 71,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 64,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front shock has a slight fluid leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front shock has a slight fluid leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,857 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,149 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,695 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,919 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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BX52 ONV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX52 ONV, 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 BX52 ONV registered?

BX52 ONV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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