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DA53 BCY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,686 mi
Last recorded86,686 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 BCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,686 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,274 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 72,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s front hand brake outer covering worn slightly by tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2013 64,169 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 64,155 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs & pads.............

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,440 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,123 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,553 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 47,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,846 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,148 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,754 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 38,754 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,747 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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DA53 BCY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA53 BCY, 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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DA53 BCY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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