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DA53 BZD

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,480 mi
Last recorded110,480 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 BZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 110,480 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 106,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,935 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 101,935 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 95,944 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,944 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,079 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,999 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 83,999 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,488 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front brake calliper slightly grabbing

Fail 7 Oct 2013 78,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front brake calliper slightly grabbing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,028 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,114 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,110 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,475 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,927 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 BZD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA53 BZD, 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 BZD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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